Jakarta (ANTARA) – A number of unique culinary trends are starting to appear on social media, attracting the attention of many people in 2024.
The viral culinary delights in Indonesia involve innovation, new flavors and interesting cultural combinations.
The following is a summary of several culinary trends that went viral this year:
1. Dubai Chocolate
This chocolate is trending due to its striking luxury and premium ingredients used.
The chocolate that went viral on TikTok has a unique filling and has a crunchy sensation when bitten, and is usually decorated with gold, premium nuts and other ingredients that make it look very luxurious.
This chocolate is a favorite among people who want a taste of luxury in a sweet treat, often served in the form of pralines or chocolate ganache with a very subtle taste.
2. Oat Milk Coffee (Oat Milk Coffee)
Coffee drinks with oat milk are becoming increasingly popular in 2024, as an alternative to cow’s milk and other plant-based milks.
Oat milk has a creamier and smoother taste, and is more environmentally friendly because it contains fewer carbon emissions than cow’s milk.
Additionally, oat milk coffee is perfect for those who follow a vegan lifestyle or are lactose intolerant. Various coffee shops are starting to provide variations of this drink, such as oat latte, oat cappuccino, and oat cold brew.
3. Cromboloni
Croissants are a popular food in France and are now increasingly popular in Indonesia. One type of croissant that will go viral in 2024 is cromboloni.
Cromboloni is a combination of croissant and bombolone, which is an Italian donut.
This food has become a trend because of its innovative shape and taste which combines the deliciousness of a croissant and a donut in one bite.
The fillings in cromboloni vary, from pastry cream, chocolate, to fruit variants.
4. Jasuke Mulur
Jasuke mulur is a food that combines cheese milk corn (jasuke) with a wider variety of flavors and other additional ingredients.
Now, Jasuke’s creations are increasingly developing and recently went viral because he added mozzarella cheese, making it look stretchy when spooned.
In 2024, jasuke mulur will be available with new toppings such as melted cheese, mayonnaise, and various spicy or sweet flavors.
More creative and innovative processing makes mulur jasuke more attractive, making it a viral snack or dessert choice in many places.
5. Balloon Shrimp
Balloon prawns are prawns fried in flour batter that are light and fluffy, similar to balloons.
The texture, which is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is the main attraction of this food.
Balloon shrimp are usually served with spicy sauce or sweet sauce which enriches the taste. This food has become very viral because of its unique appearance and delicious taste.
Culinary trends always adapt to developments in lifestyle, technology and culture, which makes them always interesting to follow.
With new innovations like this, culinary delights in 2024 will be increasingly diverse and creative, attracting the attention of various groups to try unique and different dining experiences.
