When you talk about food fusion, two distinct cuisines that elegantly complement each other come to mind. You may have a plate of pasta that has a hint of Thai spices. Or a sushi that has smoked salmon or cream cheese to give it some American twist. However CNN created a list of food fusion that goes beyond the ordinary and defy the norms.
These 16 wild food mashups are on the border of insanity that could either make you think why you hadn't thought of it first or why it even existed. We hope you can try one of the dishes below:
Ramer Burgers
This is a fusion from the best of American and Japanese cuisine. Basically it's a beef patty sandwiched between two ramen noodles. A secret sauce is also incorporated in the burger. This can be devoured in two locations, New York and Los Angeles.
Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes
This one is served in Honolulu Hawaii. Pasta and cheese is mixed in to pancake batter. The pancake's crispy cheesiness is reminiscent of a good grilled cheese sandwich.
Ravioli Pizza
This one however is still Italian though. A huge piece of ravioli serves as the pie for this pizza. This culinary delight is filled with mozzarella, tomato sauce, cheese and basil and can be enjoyed at Giovanni Rana Pastifico and Cucina in New York Chelsea Market.
Doswaffle
Served with all the elements of a traditional masala dosa, masala potatoes, coconut chutney and sambar. This is dosaba batter cooked in a Belgian waffle iron.
Pastrami Bao
Bing Bing Dim Sum in Philadelphia serves Asian dumplings stuffed with pastrami, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.
Egg-Stuffed Muffin
The U.K. beloved Scotch egg is served with American twist. The savoury muffin is made with sausage, Asiago cheese and green onions.
Mapo Tofu Chili Cheese Fries
King Noodles' dishes are infused with ingredients from Korea, Japan and China. But the most creative dish by far is the mapo tofu chilli cheese fries.
PB&J Cheese Duck Sandwich
A duck meat sandwich with peanut butter, jelly and blue cheese. This you can get at Portland Oregon's PBJ Grilled.
Falafel Tacos
Middle East meets Mexico in this mashup of falafels and tacos. A spicy kind of adventure.
Pastrami Egg Rolls
Philadelphia adds pastrami to another Chinese cuisine complete with tasty mustard dip.
The Donut Burger
Instead of the ordinary buns for your burger, the two beef patties and strips of bacon and cheese are sandwiched in two glazed burger.
Mac and Cheese Pizza
This cheese overload is available on Sundays at Pizzanista.
The Bacon Mochi
Fusebox from Oakland serves stick, savory and satisfying mochi which is crispy and gooey at the same time
Nutella Lasagna
This dessert in New York uses Nutella chocolate as sauce in between pasta sheets.
The Sushi Burrito
Asian and Latin flavour has reached new heights with crispy chicken, oven-roasted pork belly and spicy Japanese eggplant wrapped in seaweed and rice.
Butter Chicken Poutine
India meets Canada in this crispy fried potato goodness.
