I don't pay attention to all the viral food trends on TikTok and Instagram. There are so many crazy recipes screaming for attention, and so many of them just seem dumb. But every once in a while something looks just so incredibly awesome that I have to try it.
That includes the Dubai chocolate trend, which became something of a cultural phenomenon in early 2024 after a TikTok influencer posted a video of her sampling the decadent chocolate bar stuffed with pistachio cream and toasted kataifi, a crispy, shredded phyllo dough used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern desserts and dishes.
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