In my travels I came to believe that the best foods anywhere are what might be called "peasant" food. They are made from what the locals can grow, forage, catch in the water, and so on. These are the foods I notice that the area is most famous for. What I think of as Chinese food, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Southern US, French, Greek, or even Cajun, and all of the others seem to be developed over time from what people have. In countries with big land masses and different climates such as China, Russia, India, Canada, the US, etc., the local food will vary too.

My favorite Spicy Indian Chicken Curry (or maybe pork.) Recipe HERE

The next would be Southern US catfish and hushpuppies. Recipe Hushpuppies  Southern fried catfish. Be sure to serve tartar sauce which I just buy in a store.

Hushpuppies are a baking powder item made of wheat flour and cornmeal, flavorings added and deep fried. They are to die for. HERE are some more pictures.

So, from anywhere in the world, what is your favorite food with cheap (to the locals of the area) food?