Thai Fresh is an Austin-based restaurant that, like its name suggests, offers cuisine inspired by that found in Thailand.
One of the restaurant's more flavorful options is its chicken sandwich. The meal is stacked high due to the large piece of chicken in it, which has been "tenderized and marinated in coconut milk and Thai chilies," and then dipped in rice and tapioca flour along with potato starch before being deep fried, for a gluten-free crunch. The Thai Fresh sandwich includes mayo with fish sauce, lime juice and garlic for extra flavor, while also being layered with more Thai chilies and pickles.
Due to popular demand, the flavorful sandwich went from being a specialty by the restaurant to being placed on its regular menu.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Intense Flavor Sandwiches
- The trend of creating sandwiches with bold and intense flavors offers opportunities for innovative ingredients and unique combinations.
- Gluten-free Crunch
- The trend of offering gluten-free versions of popular foods, like deep-fried chicken sandwiches, presents opportunities for alternative flours and innovative cooking techniques.
- Asian-inspired Cuisine
- The trend of incorporating Asian flavors and ingredients into traditional dishes, like chicken sandwiches, provides opportunities for fusion cuisines and cross-cultural culinary innovations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Restaurant Industry
- The restaurant industry can capitalize on the trend of intense flavor sandwiches by creating menu items that feature unique and bold flavor combinations.
- Alternative Flours Industry
- The alternative flours industry can benefit from the trend of gluten-free crunch by developing innovative flour blends specifically designed for deep frying and creating crispy textures.
- Food and Beverage Industry
- The food and beverage industry can tap into the trend of Asian-inspired cuisine by creating new products and menu items that incorporate authentic Asian flavors and ingredients in innovative ways.
