# Thai-Inspired Chowders This Salmon Chowder Combines Comfort-Giving Soup with Exotic Flavors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-chowder References: [notwithoutsalt](http://notwithoutsalt.com/thai-style-salmon-chowder/) This salmon chowder recipe has a Thai-inspired twist. From food blog Not Without Salt, the [Thai-Style Salmon Chowder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-thai-green-noodle-power-soup) contains delicious and healthy ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, tomato, red peppers, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, salmon, chicken stock, fish sauce and lime juice. The dish is also served with [cilantro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-fireside-chili), lime and crispy salmon skin. Even though this soup only takes about half an hour to make, it tastes like it's been simmering on the stove all day long. Described as "bright, tart and fresh -- but with salmon," the chowder combines comfort food with exotic and foreign flavors. Definitely rich, the soup has a lot of complexity. You can enjoy it for leftovers, but be careful not to overcook the salmon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Thai-inspired Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to incorporate Thai-inspired flavors into traditional dishes for a unique culinary experience. - **Exotic Comfort Food:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create comfort foods infused with unique and exotic flavors from around the world. - **Efficient Meal Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to offer quick and easy meal solutions without sacrificing taste or quality through the use of healthy and flavorful ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate Thai-inspired flavors into their menus to attract customers looking for unique culinary experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create new products that combine comfort food with exotic flavors to appeal to consumer demand for global cuisine. - **Meal Delivery:** Meal delivery services can offer quick and easy meal solutions with unique and healthy ingredients to cater to busy consumers looking for diverse meal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai-Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-chicken-soup.md) - [Thai Soup-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-kha.md) - [Protein-Packed Salmon Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-salmon.md) - [Microwavable Seafood Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-johns.md) - [Asian-Inspired Tinned Fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-with-sichuan-chili-crisp.md) - [Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Salmon Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwavable-salmon-bowls.md) - [Roasted Chili Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nam-prik-pao.md) - [Ready-Made Salmon Ceasar Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-ceasar-salads.md) - [Flame-Cooked Salmon Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamecooked-miso-sesame-salmon-bowl.md)