Google has released its annual ‘Year in Search’ report – a comprehensive look at this year’s search trends. In 2021, the focus of Google searches was on ‘treatment’; After a long year of going through the COVID-19 pandemic and facing challenges on multiple fronts. In terms of food too, we saw some interesting trends on Google. In the top trending lists in the Year in Search report, we noticed curiosity around offbeat and viral dishes like feta pasta and more. According to Google, these lists are based on the search terms that have seen the most growth this year compared to last year.
World’s most talked about food on Google in 2021
Last year, recipes like Dalgona Coffee and Banana Bread were among the top searches Google, This year these comforting and simple dishes have been replaced with some interesting and unique recipes. The most searched food on Google in 2021 worldwide is Birria Tacos. Indonesian fried rice, nasi goreng came second on the list. General feta pasta followed in third place.
Comfort recipes like Baked Oats, Potato Soup and Overnight Oats also featured in the top ten dishes. Interestingly, three Japanese dishes also made it to the top 10 globally trending cuisines – Shogayaki, Teriyaki Amberjack and Tonjiru.
Here are the top 10 globally trending foods on Google in 2021:
1) birria tacos These fried taco shells are dipped in a meaty stew and are tried by many bloggers and foodies online.
2) nasi goreng A one-pot meal was an easy way to clean up leftover rice by combining it with rice.
3) feta pasta The simplicity and ease of cooking this pasta with tomatoes, olive oil and feta cheese made it a 2021 must try.
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Google Year in Search 2021: Feta Pasta emerged as a popular recipe this year.
4) charcuterie board – He’s got a big time to thank aesthetic appeal And the intriguing concept of adding different textures.
5) shogayaki Pork marinated in ginger in this delightful Japanese recipe has created a stir on social media.
6) potato soup – This hearty delight was the comfort food for millions of people around the world.
7) Teriyaki Amberjack Another Japanese recipe in which the fish is cooked in a teriyaki-style marinade.
8) Tonjiru – The comforting soup was featured in the Japanese series ‘Midnight Dinner’ and became extremely popular.
9) Baked Oats – As a dessert or as a snack, cooked oats Were definitely one of the biggest trends of 2021.
10) overnight oats When it comes to instant breakfast, overnight oats top the list of foodies around the world.
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Google Year In Search 2021: Baked oats and overnight oats both became very popular.
India’s top foods and related search trends in 2021
As India battled the devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, searches about food delivery and tiffin services were at an all-time high. The words “food delivery near me,”tiffin ‘Service Near Me’ and ‘Takeout Restaurant Near Me’ were among the top 10 ‘Near Me’ searches on Google in India in 2021. It also seems that Indians wanted to learn the art of making banana bread as the phrase ‘How to make’. Banana Bread‘ was one of the top ‘How To’ searches on Google.
In terms of cuisine, Indians wanted to know about simple dishes as well as foreign cuisines. The top trending dishes were a balanced mix of local Indian cuisine as well as international cuisine. Enoki mushroom was the most searched food in India on Google in 2021. Modak and Fenugreek Malai Matri Next came on the list. Other trending dishes included comfort dishes like chicken soup, cookies and matar paneer. Indians also wanted to learn the art of making the popular immunity drug ‘Kada’.
Here are the top 10 trending recipes and food items in India on Google in 2021:
1) Enoki Mushrooms – Considering the growing interest in Japanese food, it is a white mushroom popularly used in Japanese cooking.
2) modak – Popular sweets made on the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, modak Most searched in 2021.
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Google Year in Search 2021: Modak is the second most searched recipe this year.
3) Fenugreek Matar Malai Taking full advantage of winter greens, this creamy dish brings together health and taste and hence was explored quite widely in India.
4) spinach Another winter green, palak is popularly used in many dishes. It is also a healthy source of vitamins and minerals for vegetarians.
5) chicken soup – protein rich chicken soup There is a recipe that satiates and nourishes the body instantly.
6) porn star martini This cocktail made of passion fruit juice, lemon juice and vodka filled Indians with curiosity.
7) lasagna Sheets of pasta are layered with marinara and cheese in this delicious yet satisfying recipe.
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Google Year in Search 2021: Lasagna was one of the most searched recipes in India.
8) cookies This year the love for cakes and breads was replaced by cookies, as Indians experimented with all kinds of cookie recipes.
9) peas and cottage cheese – One of the most popular vegetarian curries, peas and cottage cheese Just never goes out of style.
10) cauldron Immunity was one of the biggest concerns this year, which is why Kada made it to the list.
What did you think of these trending recipes? How many of these have you tried so far? Tell us in the comments below.
Here’s wishing our readers a Happy New Year 2022!
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