In a city that never stops innovating, Shanghai has given us a dessert that's equal parts sweet and savory – soy sauce-flavored ice cream! 🍦😲
At first, the idea sounds wild, but the result is pure umami bliss. Umami is a Japanese word for savory depth, the same flavor boost you get from kecap manis in Jakarta or pad see ew in Bangkok. It balances the ice cream's creaminess with a gentle salt kick.
This soy sauce ice cream is part of a new lineup of afternoon tea treats, which also features soy sauce milk tea and cookies. Imagine sipping on a silky drink or nibbling on a crisp cookie, both infused with soy sauce's signature complexity. 🤤
How do they nail the taste? Producers blend premium soy sauce into a classic ice cream base, fine-tuning the sugar-to-salt ratio until it's just right. It's kinda like making salted caramel but with an Asian twist.
Asia's dessert scene is all about pushing boundaries, from miso caramel brownies in Tokyo to chili chocolate in Manila. Shanghai's latest creation proves there's always room for surprise. Who's up for a taste test next time you're in town? 🌏
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Culinary concoction: Soy sauce ice cream surprises Shanghai foodies
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