P.F. Chang's is welcoming summer 2019 with a series of Asian-inspired takes on popular American dishes, including the new Asian Mac & Cheese. With all the cheesy goodness of your favorite comfort food and the savory taste of Asian ingredients, this new dish is sure to be a popular option.
P.F. Chang's new Asian Mac & Cheese is a hearty meal that swaps macaroni noodles for Korean 'tteok' (rice cakes). The rice cakes are then combined with savory scallions and Asian mushrooms in a creamy cheese sauce. For added flavor, the whole thing is topped with truffle oil and toasted breadcrumbs.
As if the new mac and cheese dish weren't enough, P.F. Change summer 2019 menu also include Kimchi Fries, Tempura Poppers, Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, and Dynamite Shrimp Lettuce Wraps.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Asian-inspired Comfort Food
- The fusion of traditional Asian ingredients with classic comfort foods presents an opportunity for restaurants to innovate their menus and appeal to diverse consumer tastes.
- Rice Cake Substitution
- Discovering unique alternatives to traditional ingredients, such as swapping macaroni noodles with a Korean rice cake 'tteok', can lead to innovative, popular menu items.
- Creative Topping Combinations
- Exploring bold and unexpected topping combinations, such as truffle oil and toasted breadcrumbs on Asian-inspired mac & cheese, can excite taste buds and differentiate a dish from competitors.
Where This Applies
- Restaurant and Catering
- Restaurants and catering businesses can take advantage of the growing popularity of Asian-inspired dishes and incorporate them into their menus to appeal to a wider range of consumers.
- Food Manufacturing
- Food manufacturers have an opportunity to create unique Asian-inspired ingredients and products that can be incorporated into popular American dishes, like the use of Korean rice cakes in mac and cheese.
- Food Service Distribution
- Food service distributors can introduce and promote Asian-inspired products to restaurants and other food service establishments, potentially increasing their revenue in this growing market.
