4. Authentic Tastes
As the region’s palate becomes more adventurous, diners are demanding authentic tastes and traditional recipes. Greater access to international ingredients is enabling this trend to flourish and chefs are being given the creative freedom to draw inspiration from further afield.
“The sheer abundance of seafood available makes it ideal for almost any cuisine from anywhere in the world,” explains Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach director of marketing and communications Jasmine Arika.
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She continues: “Seafood is therefore a very versatile ingredient that can be adapted to suit all different styles of cooking.
“There has been a renewed focus lately on fish dishes like ceviches and escabeche — and I’ve noticed that this trend is especially strong in Peruvian cuisine.”