What are fusion flavors? This is when two unlikely cuisines collide to make something new and great that you can enjoy. Will you try a fusion meal?
When elements from various cuisines come together to create something new, you’ve got a fusion of various elements. Sometimes this happens with sweet and savory items, such as chocolate covered pretzels, and other times it goes much deeper with foods you would never think to combine.
Here are some fusion flavors that could bring a little more variety to your diet.
Banh Mi Sandwich
Can the French get along with the Asians? They can when you enjoy this combination of flavors that brings the crispy baguette and pate from France and combine it with Southeast Asian flavors such as ham and pickled vegetables. This creating is one of the most popular street foods that you can find in Vietnam. This is a sub sandwich that you can walk around and enjoy while experiencing the fusion of foods from two extremely different cultures.
Curry Risotto
The classic way to make Risotto is with a wine and broth mixture that makes it a truly Italian dish. What happens when you mix in a little spice and flavors from Thailand, instead? This gives you an amazing dish that offers a fresh take on a classic Italian item. The addition of yellow curry and coconut milk provides a warming feeling to this comfort food that will make anyone smile.
Korean Tacos
Another incredible dish that comes from fusion flavors is Korean Tacos. This dish brings Korean BBQ into a taco form to give you the combination that you’re sure to love. This seems like an obvious dish, but when you consider you’re combining Asian with Mexican, it might not be quite as obvious. This meal was revolutionary when Roy Choi started the Kogi truck in 2008, which sold short rib tacks offering BBQ kalbi tucked into a tortilla with salsa and slaw.
Mexican Lasagna
Another combination of Italian and something else is Mexican Lasagna. Instead of cooking the traditional way, you use lasagna noodles and fill the dish with your favorite Mexican ingredients to make a wonderful dish. You can use shredded chicken, queso fresco, enchilada sauce, or sala. This is a great way to steer clear of the traditional marinara sauce.
Sloppy Joe Bao Buns
Instead of using the traditional seeded hamburger buns for your sloppy joes you could enjoy fusion flavors by putting the sloppy joe on a Chinese bao bun instead. This gives you a wonderful flavor combination without changing the entire dish. It could be a good way to give you the combination of American and Chinese in one dish.
Sushi Burrito
Would you like to enjoy a massive meal of sushi? If so, you could make a large Japanese sushi roll using traditional ingredients but make it the size of a burrito instead of in small pieces. Despite the traditional Japanese flavors, this could be a wonderful meal when you want something big to eat.
Wonton Tacos
Add a different twist to your traditional tacos by using wonton wrappers as the taco shells. This could be a wonderful way to enjoy the fusion flavors you want to enjoy, especially when you add ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and other taco items to the wontons that you’ll enjoy during your meal. It’s just another way to bring Hispanics and Orientals together.
Spam Musubi
Spam is a popular dish in Hawaii and this dish can be a modified version of sushi. By adding Japanese and American items to the mix, you’ve got a great dish that can become a delicious treat. The spam replaces the raw fish, which makes this a good choice for people who don’t like to eat raw fish in their sushi.
Paneer Quesadilla
Maybe you’ll enjoy an Indian spin on the standard Mexican quesadilla. This dish can be made by adding paneer cheese and adding vegetables like spinach as a filling. Serve this dish with sour cream or mango chutney and you’ll have a meal that you truly enjoy as a wonderful fusion of flavors that make you smile.
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
Chicken wings can accept almost every flavor of which you can think. Use kung pao sauce instead of the traditional sauces and you’ll have a new appetize that you’re sure to enjoy. This is a great way to enjoy a new spin on the traditional chicken wings that you already enjoy. The spicy, sour, and sweet flavors come out strong in your new wings.
These are just a few great dishes that can be the fusion of flavors that could become staples in your home. Which one will you make?
