# Pasta-Sushi Hybrids This Unique Dish Blends Italian and Japanese Cuisine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-sushi References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/01/13/an-italian-take-on-a-japanese-classic-but-do-people-in-japan-consider-it-sushi/) & [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/01/13/an-italian-take-on-a-japanese-classic-but-do-people-in-japan-consider-it-sushi/) Fusing Japanese and Italian cuisine, [Michelin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-hexagon-chef)-starred Italian chefs Moreno Cedroni and Davide Scabin have come up with a pasta sushi dish that blends cooked noodles and raw fish. To prepare the dish on your own, it involves cooking a shelled noodle to an "al delte" state and seasoning it with something acidic, as one would do when preparing sticky sushi rice. Channeling California rolls, [spicy tuna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll) or sashimi, any [hollow noodle could be stuffed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-frozen-pasta) with fresh seafood. Although this variation might not truly qualify as sushi in the eyes of some purists, this is a simple way to shake up your usual sushi routine by switching from sticky rice to pasta, which is something that you're more likely to have in your cupboards on a regular basis anyways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pasta-sushi Fusion:** There is an opportunity to innovate by creating more unique dishes that blend different cuisines, like fusing Italian pasta with Japanese sushi. - **Alternative Sushi Ingredients:** Exploring non-traditional ingredients, such as cooked noodles, to replace sushi rice can lead to the development of new sushi variations. - **Personalized Sushi Creations:** Allowing customers to customize their sushi fillings with various types of seafood and noodles can provide a unique and personalized dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants can leverage the pasta-sushi trend to attract customers by offering innovative fusion dishes that cater to a diverse range of palates. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop pre-packaged pasta sushi kits or ready-to-eat options, providing convenience and accessibility for consumers looking to try this new culinary trend at home. - **Culinary Education and Training:** Cooking schools and culinary institutes can incorporate pasta-sushi fusion techniques into their curriculum, equipping future chefs with the skills to create unique and exciting dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Versatile Chocolate Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastazerts.md) - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Fusion Pizza Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pastas.md) - [Snackable Pasta Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Elevated Restaurant Sushi Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-experience.md)