We’re uncovering the iceberg of frozen desserts, from ice cream infused with pickled beetroot to squid ink
Ice cream is one of the world’s least controversial desserts. Unless you have particularly sensitive teeth, you’ve probably indulged in more than a few scoops of the usual. Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavours are staples of any sundae bar and ice cream parlour, but what if we told you those barely scratch the surface of the ice cream iceberg?
If you haven’t heard by now, a local ice cream institution has faced the spotlight after the Ministry of Health urged it to stop serving its ice cream laced with pei pa koa or herbal cough syrup. In light of unusual ice cream flavours making their way into the trend cycle, we’ve put together a list of the most offbeat scoops from around Asia.
Read more: 7 local healthier ice cream brands we love
Pickled Beetroot - Malaysia
A variety of ice cream at Licky Chan (Photo: Instagram / @yum.food.vibe)
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Licky Chan has made a name for itself with outlandish but creative flavours. From its gorgonzola infused flavour to its olive oil and gin sorbet, this spot is where you go when vanilla just won’t do. Alongside its range of unusual flavours, one of its newest releases turns pickled beetroot into a dessert. Made with pink peppercorn, yoghurt, and an especially earthy root vegetable, this one certainly breathes new life into our ice cream scene.
