RECIPES
Fusion of Flavor “Fusion” describes the merging of distinct elements to create a unified whole. Fusion cuisine combines aspects of contrasting culinary traditions from different countries, regions, or subcultures to produce something entirely new. Not belonging to one particular cuisine, these recipes innovatively fuse different flavors and culinary techniques together into unique dishes. Our Asian Street Fries combine an infamous French snack, fries, with the classic flavors of East Asian cuisine—soy sauce, sesame seeds, and sambal oelek, among others. The chicken tandoori tacos masterfully integrate two distinct yet complementary dishes from two vastly different cultures. The Indian spices pair well with the cooling yogurt sauce and refreshing “salsa.” These distinct flavors are enveloped by a tortilla, which embodies the dish’s Mexican heritage and introduces a wonderful textural contrast. The tahini blondies expertly incorporate a Middle Eastern and Meditteranean ground sesame seed paste into a delicious American dessert. The tahini adds a richness and nutty taste, complementing the brown sugar in the blondies. Finally, the Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Moscow Mule combines hibiscus, an edible flower commonly used in West African and Caribbean cuisines, with a classic American drink, the Moscow Mule.
Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Moscow Mule Ingredients: Hibiscus Syrup ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup water ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers Moscow Mule ¼ cup ginger beer 3 tablespoons vodka ¼ cup hibiscus syrup 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 lemon slices
Instructions:
Begin by making the hibiscus syrup. Combine the sugar, water, and hibiscus flowers together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Remove the mixture from heat and allow it to cool. Once cool, strain the mixture to remove the hibiscus flowers and pour into a container and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Once ready to serve, add the ginger beer, vodka, hibiscus syrup, and lemon juice to a small bowl or cocktail shaker. Shake or whisk the mixture, then pour into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lemon slices. Cheers! Recipe adapted from Hibiscus Moscow Mule
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