Mallika Basu on the rise of Christmas world foods

As the twinkling lights adorn the streets and the sweet melody of carols fills the air, we know Christmas is just around the corner. And with it comes the much-anticipated, stomach-rumbling, taste-bud-tingling Christmas dinner. 

But hold on to your Santa hats, because new data reveals that the traditional Christmas roast might be taking a back seat to some new and exciting culinary trends that are sure to make your taste buds do a jolly jig! 

Usually, the Christmas roast has been the star of the show, but this year 24% are not having a traditional Christmas dinner this year. New data from Wise reveals a growing trend of people branching out and exploring different cuisines to add a modern twist to their festive feast. 22% of people are indulging in Western/Central European, African, and South Asian dishes on Christmas Day, with this trend continuing on Boxing Day, where 28% opt for world foods.

Aston spoke to TV chef Mallika Basu.

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