Westlake Village CA — As American diners dig deeper into Pacific Rim cuisines, the flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, and Korea are finding their way onto mainstream menus. Dole draws on the affinity of fruit with Asian ingredients and seasonings in sweet and savory applications to develop the 3rd annual DOLE Fruit Pairings. Revisiting the popular cuisines—Japan, China, Thailand—and adding current culinary hotspots—Vietnam and Korea, Dole matched favorite fruits with iconic food items from each country for this year’s innovative combinations.
Japan 1. Mango and Wasabi
2. Strawberry and Sake
China 3. Apple and Ginger
4. Mandarin Orange and Star Anise
Vietnam 5. Peach and Mint
6. Banana and Saigon Cinnamon
Korea 7. Pineapple and Napa Cabbage
8. Apple and Sweet Potato
Thailand 9. Pineapple and Lemongrass
10. Mango and Coconut
Building on current menu trends and predictions, Dole leveraged its fruit expertise to keep ahead of the flavor curve with the 2012 Fruit Pairings. From the ten combinations, Dole created over thirty, fruit-forward signature dishes and beverages using DOLE Fresh Frozen and Packaged Fruits.
The DOLE 2012 Fruit Pairings pack a powerful flavor punch. Check out each duo’s dynamic menu possibilities on www.dolefoodservice.com. While there, sign up to receive Dole’s “Straight From The Source” e-newsletter with its 2012 Fruit Pairings coverage. To contact Dole customer service, call (800) 723-9868.
About Dole Food Company, Inc.
Dole, with 2010 net revenues of $6.9 billion, is the world’s largest producer and marketer of high-quality fresh fruit and fresh vegetables, and is the leading producer of organic bananas. Dole markets a growing line of packaged and frozen fruit and is a produce industry leader in nutrition education and research.
Source: Dole Food Company, Inc.