Fusion Food

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Across
  1. 1. Korean-Mexican fusion skyrocketed in popularity with the invention of the Korean taco, which fills corn tortillas with spicy bulgogi beef and ______ slaw.
  2. 3. Spam Musubi is a staple snack in this state that reflects the fusion of Japanese sushi traditions with the canned meats introduced by the U.S. military.
  3. 6. The Custard Tart from this country, or Pastel de Nata, influenced the development of the Chinese Egg Tart commonly found in dim sum restaurants today.
  4. 8. The "_________ Burrito" is a quintessential New Mexican fusion, wrapping a traditional American breakfast of eggs and bacon inside a flour tortilla with green chili.
  5. 9. Fish and Chips, while quintessentially British, actually has roots in the "pescado frito" brought to the UK by Sephardic Jewish refugees from and Portugal and this country.
Down
  1. 2. The ________ Roll is perhaps the most famous example of East-meets-West fusion, created in Los Angeles by replacing traditional raw tuna with avocado and imitation crab to suit American palates.
  2. 4. Banh Mi is a classic product of French colonial influence in Vietnam, featuring this type of bread filled with local ingredients like cilantro, pickled daikon, and pâté.
  3. 5. Chifa is the unique culinary fusion of Chinese ingredients and Peruvian traditions, resulting in beloved dishes like Lomo Saltado, a stir-fry that combines soy sauce and ginger with _______ and peppers.
  4. 7. The "Cronut" is a pastry fusion that combines the laminated layers of a French croissant with the circular shape and deep-fried texture of an American ________.