- Poke Bowls
If you’re unfamiliar with poke bowls, they’re a bit like deconstructed sushi. They’re bowls full of rice, raw fish and various toppings. They originated in Hawaii, but in 2018 food experts say you can expect to find them everywhere. They’re very versatile, and according to Care2, you can skip the fish and choose a variety of healthy toppings and still have a delicious meal.
2. Mocktails
Pinterest says that searches for virgin cocktails keep going up, increasing 160 percent last year. These non-alcoholic beverages should be made with artisanal ingredients.
3. Air Frying
Hot air replaces oil to make crispy foods in air fryers, and this method of making healthier fried foods is another one of Pinterest’s trends. In fact, it’s the social media’s biggest trend, with air fryer pins increasing 1,809 percent in 2017.
4. Papalo
Among the National Restaurant Association’s predictions is the use of uncommon herbs like papalo, an alternative to cilantro that doesn’t die in the heat. Other herbs to be on the lookout for are chervil, lovage and lemon balm.
Poke, papalo and other food trends for 2018 [MNN]