Many trends and creative food ideas made their debut in 2018. As we enter 2019, here are some trends that you will be seeing more of in the coming year.
Homegrown Cheesy Surprises
Malaysians love their local food and take it seriously. We also love experimenting with new flavours. So why not combine the two? This presents a good opportunity to enhance our favourite local dishes with a cheesy surprise! For example, our famous nasi lemak with added cheese could be your menu’s next highlight.
Poke Bowls with a Local Twist
Poke means “to slice or cut” in Hawaiian and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish. Poke bowls are widely known for their colourful combination of protein and fibre with healthy and organic condiments. What started as a simple Hawaiian dish served as a quick bite for surfers has become a dietary food practice for the health-conscious. Fusing poke with our local ingredients such as belacan or even satay sauce could help elevate it to the next level! An establishment already doing this is Paperfish, where you can customise your poke bowl with local flavours such as their spicy sambal oil.
Eye-catching Mochi
This innovative little dessert is a real crowd pleaser. Since it started as a delectable dessert, making savoury mochi can be the next new thing! Try infusing them with our famous local dishes such as mochis flavoured with curry, rendang, or even sambal.
