Wasakaka predicted to be hot in 2023.
Is it me or did Brad Pitt get a little weird(er) this year? The photo bombing, the blindingly bright suits. His lime green ensemble has him looking more more like the Joker than my heart throb!
Maybe it’s my age, but while his unusual wardrobe (and the skirt) certainly got my attention, I find the unexpected and unique flavor combinations predicted for the the New Year much more exciting and HOT - next level hot, spicy, sweet and savory!
Here are the top 3 global food trends to expand your palate and your repertoire in 2023.
Southeast Asia - the flavors of Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines
Foods that are sweet from sugar, coconut milk and tropical fruits, sour from pickled ingredients, salty from fish sauce and soy sauce and spicy finished with herbs like cilantro, mint and Thai basil. Vietnamese-Cajun? Yes, please!
The Caribbean - flavors of Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Curry, Jamaican jerk, coconut, bitter orange, mojo, allspice and wasakaka (Wait! Wasa whatta?? It’s a condiment, pictured above, similar to Argentina’s chimichurri.)
South America - flavors of Argentina, Brazil and Chile
A fusion of cuisines blending African, Spanish and Portuguese roots. Bold flavor, spicy heat and ingredients, like citrus and exotic peppers.
Let the tasting begin! Make a resolution to step out of your comfort zone in the New Year and take a trip around the world through food.
Love the idea but short on time? No worries! Leave it to the Zest chefs.