Whatever cuisine fits best with a particular restaurant, operators are taking notice of the global trend.
More than one-third of operators are planning to add more globally influenced foods to their menus in the next year, Datassential said, and nearly one-quarter added more in the last year.
The overwhelming reason operators are going global? To add variety to their menus.
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The good news is that you don’t have to rely on a pantry full of rare, imported ingredients to satisfy guests' craving for global cuisine.
Just one prepared element can be the anchor to your recipes as your menu voyages around the world.
Since most dishes have a protein, that is a great place to start. And just because certain flavors are culturally specific doesn’t mean they’re limiting. With a little creativity, you can use them beyond their traditional dishes.
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An Indian staple, this chicken thigh meat marinated in a creamy tomato sauce and features classic flavors from the country: turmeric, garam masala and ginger along with paprika and garlic.
MENU IDEASChicken Tikka Masala FlatbreadTikka Poutine
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The name of this Latin American ingredient translates to “little meats,” but the taste can make a big impression. Pork is marinated with garlic and citrus flavors, and slow cooked for tenderness.
MENU IDEASBreakfast ChilaquilesPork Carnitas Nachos
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You can find barbacoa at tables all across Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. Trimmed pork or beef is slow-cooked for hours and seasoned with garlic, chilies and other spices.
MENU IDEASBarbacoa Banh Mi Barbacoa Stacked Tostadas
Curry Powder Spice290838 - 1/1 lb.
Ground Coriander Spice290834 - 1/14 oz.
Ground Cumin Spice290832 - 1/1 lb.
N/D Kimchi280911 - 1/1 gal.
Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce237290 - 12/17 oz.
Gochujang Korean Pepper Sauce463594 - 4/.5 gal.
Caribbean Jerk Sauce463597 - 4/.5 gal.
Sweet Chili Sauce463592 - 4/.5 gal.
