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What is fusion food? Essentially, this term means bringing together ingredients from different cultures and merging
their recipes. Fusion food has likely been around for centuries, 46 humans have been exchanging facets of their
culture.
Chinese-American fare is perhaps one of the longest-standing examples of fusion cuisine in the United States. It is
thought to have 47 in San Francisco in the late 1800’s, as Chinese foods in the US were developed to suit the
middle-class American taste. What many Americans consider to be " 48 " would likely never pass the test of
authenticity in China.
Trying out new combinations and seeing what works – and what 49 – is at the heart of fusion cooking. Of course,
trying necessitates occasionally failing. Instead of beating yourself up over a failed dish, consider it a 50 experience.
Keep in mind that you can learn as much from a failure as you can from a success.
