Food fusion. Is it as complicated as it sounds?
From Tex-Mex to American Sushi, chances are you’ve already experienced the wonderful world of fusion food.
From Tex-Mex to American Sushi, chances are you’ve already experienced the wonderful world of fusion food.
Food fusion has been going on for centuries. Just take one popular recipe from one culture. Add a generous dollop of another recipe from another culture, and voila, you have your very own fusion dish. Obviously it’s not always quite as easy as it sounds. There’s actually a fair amount of skill and experimentation involved in getting some recipes right, but you get the idea.
Fact is much of the food that we think belonged to one culture, actually originated somewhere else entirely. Take pasta as an example. That life started in the kitchens of China. So it’s no surprise that cultural culinary mash-ups have led to some pretty exciting and popular recipes.
5 fusion favourites
Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just love trying new dishes, these five popular cultural food fusions will tickle your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Japanese meets Mexican
If you’ve never tried a sushi rice burrito we suggest you find, or make one soon! They make the perfect take out lunch. Packed with veg, Tilda Sushi Rice and tofu and wrapped into one burrito size roll, it’s the ultimate fresh food on the go. You can even swap the tofu out for chicken if you prefer. You can find a link to the full recipe here.
Indian meets Italian
Combining two of the world’s most popular takeaway foods, Curry Pizza doesn’t disappoint. With spicy delights like curried lamb or chicken tikka and vegetarian toppings like paneer and spinach grace a crispy pizza crust. The result? A delightful taste sensation that marries aromatic spices with melty cheese and doughy goodness.
Indonesian meets Japanese
There’s no easier way to create a tasty fusion dish than a simple stir fry. Combining Tilda Indonesian Fried rice with chicken, veggies, plus a perfect balance of savoury and aromatic flavours, Hibachi style rice is fusion food at its best. It’s also dead easy to whip up for a tasty midweek meal in minutes. Get the full recipe here.
Korean meets Mexican
Hold on to your taste buds, when Korean Tacos are on the menu. This fusion combines the bold and fiery flavours of Korean cuisine with the portable goodness of a taco. Tender marinated meats, spicy kimchi, and tangy sauces all nestled in a warm tortilla.
East meets West
Sweet and savoury flavours combine brilliantly in a fusion of Asian and Western cuisine. Fresh, tender salmon is covered with a delicious dressing of sweet, sticky honey, sesame, and soy sauce. Complemented by the aromatic flavours of Tilda Indonesian Fried rice and a side of crunchy pak choi. Try our Honey Sesame Salmon recipe here.
American meets Japanese
For the ultimate comfort food mash-up, it has to be Ramen Burgers. Instead of a regular bun, a succulent beef patty is sandwiched between two crispy ramen noodle buns. The noodles soak up all the juicy goodness of the burger and add a delightful crunch to every bite.
So what will you try next? From Korean tacos to curry pizzas and sushi rice burritos, there’s a world of delicious food fusion recipes old and new, just waiting to be discovered.
