Yakisoba Hokkien Mee & 9 Other Creative Fusion Recipes That'll Elevate Any Meal

Fusion dishes often blend our favourite elements from various recipes, adding an inherent inventiveness that breathes new life into timeless classics. They elevate any meal, whether enjoyed as a standalone dish or part of a grand feast. Explore The Weekly's selection of 10 fusion recipes that beautifully meld flavours from around the world, putting a fresh spin on beloved dishes!

1. Roast Cumin Pumpkin & Parsnip With Hummus Dressing

This is a stunning side dish for a gourmet dinner spread that can easily double as a healthful and ample vegetarian meal, making it extremely convenient if you find yourself with leftovers (but we doubt it). The roast of chickpea mixture with pumpkin and parsnip coated with a range of spices promises a whole host of flavours, even before topping it off with a striking hummus dressing.

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2. Creamy Chicken & Coconut Risotto With Asian Flavours

Looking to add oomph to your risotto? As if the Italian rice dish isn’t delectable enough, this chicken and coconut risotto adds another layer of lusciousness with a flair of Thai flavours. Elevate your at-home dining experience with this extra creamy recipe that melds seamlessly with tender chicken, promising a tantalising richness that’ll make it return time and time again. 

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3. Indian Lamb & Paneer Pizza

This hearty Indian lamb and paneer pizza is packed full of protein and is really delicious!

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4. Prawn & Vegetable Japanese Hash Browns

Fusion recipes tend to hit the spot when you’re pining for nostalgia with a hint of exquisite, and these Okonomiyaki-inspired hash browns do just that. In a mixture of butternut pumpkin, sweet potato and cabbage, shape these crisp and golden hash browns for an exciting breakfast dish – plus tender prawns drizzled with mayonnaise and sesame seeds.

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5. Yellow Curry Chicken

Cottage pie with a twist! This versatile and budget-friendly dish would work well as part of an Asian-style banquet or be served as a family meal with some green veg on the side.

Finish the cottage pie with shredded coconut and Thai basil leaves before serving.

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6. Vegan Eurasian Devil Curry With Firm Tofu By Cheryl Miles

Devil Curry is a popular Christmas dish amongst Eurasians in Singapore and Malaysia. Here, Singapore radio personality Cheryl Miles shares her family recipe for devil curry but without the meat. She explains, “Unlike other curries, which use curry powder, this dish uses mustard powder with a touch of vinegar. It is meant to be spicy but the flavours should be well-balanced. The spice level of this recipe below is very mild, so feel free to add more chilli padi is you like more kick.”

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7. Five-Spice Caramel Pork Belly

The savoury taste of Chinese five-spice goes surprisingly well with the sweetness of caramel. Coupled with succulent pork belly, this dish makes an excellent main course for gatherings.

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8. Mentaiko Pasta

For a quick yet luxurious meal for one, try making mentaiko pasta with this recipe. This dish does not require heavy clean up once you’re done so don’t worry about making a mess!

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9. Slow Cooker Tomato Soup With Basil Dumplings

From tomatoes to celery, capsicum, basil and more, this one-of-a-kind fusion dish is truly vegetarian heaven featuring a bunch of delicious veggies and aromatic herbs. Prepare in advance to milk its full 9 hours in the slow cooker, for a thick and rich soup that comes with the surprise of even more flavourful dumplings.

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10. Yakisoba Hokkien Mee

It might be unconventional, but it’s worth a try: Hokkien mee using a type of Japanese noodles called chukamen. This recipe is essentially yakisoba cooked in the style of fried Hokkien mee, and you can get the best of both worlds with this Fusion dish.

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