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2020 Food Trends You Wouldn’t Want to Miss!

Rinoa Roman
Jan 29, 2021
3 min read

TASTY TREND.Thanks to Actor Jung Il-woo’s coining of the term “ Dalgona Coffee” while visiting a coffee shop in Macau, the world was able to enjoy a new type of coffee last 2020. © Thor

With restaurants close for dine-in customers, it was a challenge for everyone to elevate their at-home dining experience. The pandemic has brought about plenty of food trends. People have become more experimental and creative in the kitchen, from selecting and recreating comfort foods to innovating new recipes. Whether indulging in the fudgy brownies or whipping up a loaf of sourdough, one thing is for sure — there will always be comfort in food.

Dalgona Coffee

One of the trendiest dishes, dare I say: the trendiest food that took social media by storm is Dalgona Coffee. In an instant, people fell for the aesthetic of the drink. A dollop velvety coffee mixture on top of an iced or hot glass of milk introduces a new way to enjoy drinks. It was simple to do with ingredients available at home. The recipe calls for a one-to-one ratio of instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to be added into a bowl and mix for five to seven minutes; afterward, it is topped over milk. People took the same technique but substituted the coffee powder for others like milo, juices, and even matcha.

Ube Cheese Pandesal

A special twist of the beloved home-staple of Filipinos. The ube pan de sal offers the best of multiple worlds. It combines the soft and pillowy texture of a pandesal, the striking purple color and nutty, mild, vanilla-like flavors of ube, and in contrast with the salty and gooeyness of the cheese. Moreover, the purple vibrancy with the melting factor of the cheese attracts people on social media to try out the bread. More and more bakers have added their own spin on this baked good.

Do-It-Yourself Samgyupsal/Korean Barbeque

In recent years, dining in Korean barbeque restaurants to destress or celebrate has become a regular activity for many. Something about cooking your own meat alongside an unlimited variety of scrumptious side dishes brings good memories and conversations; however, this is not doable anymore. Therefore, people have figured out a way to recreate this experience at home. Alternatives for the iconic grills in restaurants are now available to purchase in online shops and local stores. Moreover, Korean Barbeque restaurants released DIY Samgyupsal Kits, complete with the marinaded meat and side dishes for delivery. People can also purchase meat from local meat shops and supermarkets, and the side dishes can be made at home or be bought from local Korean grocery shops.

Stress Baking

The pandemic has awakened the chef or baker in several people. Baking has been a hobby during quarantine to pass the time and to destress. Many have started to find the perfect recipe for different desserts, such as banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, cinnamon rolls, and many more. While others dabbled in the art of breadmaking. Home bakers and cooks have expanded their horizons and attempt to innovate new dishes like the ube pandesal and its different variants through time. Because of this, there has been a rise in online local businesses that sell their delicacies.

Sushi Baked

Sushi Baked or Baked Sushi had a huge trend on Instagram. The charm of this dish was its deconstructed structure and Do-It-Yourself aspect. It is similar to a baked casserole but with sushi elements. The dish consists of layers of fluffy Japanese sushi rice, shredded fish or imitation crab meat, and topped with bright tobiko eggs and a creamy sauce (cream cheese and Japanese mayonnaise) to be baked in the oven. It must be served with a side of seaweed sheets. The idea is to eat it like a taco; first, scoop a spoonful from the mixture and wrap it between the nori sheets.