The Dish

Parmesan Wasabi Churros with Three Meat Ragu

Primary Inspiration

Shawn is a music producer with award-winning songs and collaborations with artists like @saweetie (“NANi”), @twicetagram and @_zyozyo (“Wishing on You”), @unis_offcl (“Datin’ Myself”), and @arcaneshow (“Wasteland”). He invented the Midi Fighter 64 and produced “Marble Soda,” which went viral with over 1M views in under 48 hours. His ability to mix and combine unique sounds and genres into hit songs inspired this fusion dish that blends ingredients across multiple cultures.

Secondary Inspiration

• With a name like Shawn Wasabi, I had to incorporate wasabi. It’s used in the churro dough to bring a sharp, peppery note—just like his distinct musical style.
• After a recent trip to Japan (one of his favorite places), Shawn told me he had the best pizza of his life—this inspired the Italian-Japanese fusion approach.
• Shawn’s on a fitness journey, so I built a high-protein ragu to match the “gains” lifestyle.
• Living in California with Filipino roots and proximity to vibrant Latin culture, churros made the perfect base to tie it all together.

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