It is said that the discovery of a new dish does more for human happiness than the discovery of a new star. And it is not at all difficult to agree with this statement. After all, even if not everyone succeeds in cooking, everyone loves beautiful and tasty food.
In the age of social media, taste is not the only criterion when choosing a dish. The generation of millennials has special requirements for the “appearance” of food: it must be trendy and look good on photos in social networks. Together with experts from Embargo Group, one of the leaders in the restaurant business on the Russian market, we have compiled for you a selection of trendy dishes that you should definitely try – and don’t forget to take a photo.
Poke salad is gaining popularity all over the world. This Hawaiian dish is served not only in Asian restaurants, but also in places that place great emphasis on balanced nutrition. Traditional poke is diced tuna marinated in soy sauce with rice, onions, sesame seeds, wasabi, hot peppers and often nuts. A delicious poke is impossible without sesame sauce, which should be enough to soak all the ingredients into one dish.
The original ceviche recipe consists of finely chopped raw fish of various varieties, marinated in lime juice for 15 minutes. After that, red onions cut into rings and sometimes rocoto (hot peppers from Peru) are added to the fish. Pieces of seafood are not fried, but marinated, which allows you to preserve a delicate, delicate taste and eliminates the risk of preparing a “rubber” snack. The fish is placed on a plate along with the marinade and chopped vegetables, or served on tortillas – small crunchy tortillas made from cornmeal.
If you are thinking of a nutritious and light meal for dinner, then this option is for you! From Italian “crudo” is translated as “raw”. Yes, you understood everything correctly: raw seafood – lagustas, crab phalanges, salmon – are at the heart of the gastronomic delight. Unlike ceviche, to which vinegar is added, crudo is flavored only with lemon juice, oil and sea salt. For a successful gastronomic duo, adults are advised to order a white wine that will help them fully experience the taste of Italy.
The classic Middle Eastern appetizer has long occupied a special place on the vegetarian table, while meat-eaters prefer it as a sauce for meat dishes. Babaganush includes juicy eggplant puree, ground sesame seed tahini paste, and oriental spices with garlic and lemon juice. The dish has a pronounced unusual taste and will definitely appeal to lovers of new gastronomic sensations.
Pho is the most famous Vietnamese dish. The soup, which was invented by Chinese street vendors in northern Vietnam at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, took on a special sound in the XNUMXst century. Today there are many types of pho soup, but the main ones can be named two: the northern (fo bak) – austere and basic, as well as the southern (pho nam), which has a brighter and spicy taste.