Plant-based eating: People will continue to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets. This doesn’t mean they are all-out vegetarian or vegan, although the demand for these foods continues to increase. Stock up on ingredients such as nuts, seeds and nutritional yeast that lend themselves to easy plant-based meals.
Alternative flours: From banana and chickpea to almond and coconut, these naturally grain-free flours provide more vitamins and minerals than typical white flour. They can easily be swapped for white flour in many recipes that include breaded fish or chicken or they can be used as a healthier option.Air fryers: These will continue to rise in popularity because of their affordability, versatility, oil-free options and speed.
Traditional dishes: Chefs are going to go back to their roots and will look at dishes they grew up eating as well as exploring ingredients from SA and the African continent. We are going to see innovative interpretations of African food.Less meat and more veggies: Meat free Mondays has been growing in popularity with some restaurants opting for their Monday specials to be plant based only.
Hyper-realism in desserts. Chefs crafting intricate entremets and desserts to look like whole fruits or other foods . It is a multidimensional experience as the customer experiences a taste that might not necessarily be associated with the image.