# Bolognese Rice Bowls The Comforting and Crispy Rice Bowl Recipe Incorporates a Meaty Lasagna Sauce By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-bowl References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2017/03/currently-crushing-on-178/) & [iamafoodblog](http://iamafoodblog.com/bolognese-crispy-rice-bowl/) This [crispy rice bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-crispy-chicken) is not just filling, it also interestingly incorporates pasta sauce. From I Am A Food Blog, the recipe for the Bolognese Crispy Rice Bowl is a new way to use up your homemade bolognese batch. The dish is also topped with some slow poached eggs. To make your own [rice bowl at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lundberg-x-fly-by-jing), you will need fluffy white rice, shredded mozzarella, your favorite bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese. Instead of a slow poached egg, you could also opt for a soft boiled egg or egg sunny side up. The [Asian-inspired comfort food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steak-seoul-bowl) can be topped with finely chopped parsley as well. The whole thing is prepared in a stone bowl with some oil to achieve a crispy texture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comforting Rice Bowls:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative flavors and sauces into traditional rice bowl dishes. - **Egg Topping Variations:** Opportunity to experiment with different egg toppings like slow poached, soft boiled, and sunny side up on rice bowls. - **Crispy Rice Textures:** Opportunity to explore different methods and oils for achieving a crispy texture on rice bowls. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative rice bowl recipes like the Bolognese Crispy Rice Bowl have the potential to attract the attention of the food industry and consumers alike. - **Hospitality:** Variations on rice bowls could become a popular menu item for restaurants or hotels looking to offer unique Asian-inspired comfort food options. - **Home Cooking:** As more people cook at home, there is an opportunity for innovative rice bowl recipes to be shared, tried, and adapted by home cooks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md) - [Bowl-Packaged Rice Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multigrain-rice-bowls.md) - [Street Food-Inspired Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-food-rice-dishes.md) - [Cajun-Seasoned QSR Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-rice-bowls.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craver-bowl.md) - [Chicken-Packed Rice Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cooked-bowls.md) - [Next-Gen Asian-American Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asianamerican-sauce.md) - [Bowl-Style QSR Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bojangles-breakfast-bowl.md) - [Satisfying Rice-Made Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-rice-burger.md)