At first glance, ice cream with salt may seem like a strange combination, even hard to accept. However, this is what makes this dish so appealing. The sweet, creamy taste of ice cream blends with the salty, spicy taste of salt and pepper to create a unique taste experience that stimulates all the senses.
Salted ice cream is a variation of paletas ice cream which originated in Mexico.
According to some sources, this dish originated in Mexico with the name "paletas", which when translated means "frozen fruit bars on a stick". Paletas is a fruit ice cream made from pureed and frozen fresh fruit.
To create delicious, cool Paletas ice cream, the selection of ingredients plays an extremely important role. Fruits must be carefully selected, ensuring they are in season to have a uniform sweet and sour taste. After being processed according to standard procedures, the fruits will be frozen at a deep temperature of -35 degrees Celsius. For fruits that need to be used fresh, the seller will directly check the quality at the garden.
Ice cream made entirely from fresh fruit with moderate sweetness.
The difficulty in making Paletas lies in the delicate combination of ingredients to create each distinct flavor. Each type of ice cream has a special recipe, requiring meticulousness and experience of the ice cream maker.
In terms of equipment, a specialized ice cream maker with the ability to generate heat from -20 degrees Celsius to -25 degrees Celsius is an indispensable tool. When pouring ice cream into a mold and placing it in a deep cold tank, the ice cream will undergo a thermal shock process and freeze in about 15 - 20 minutes. This sudden cooling helps to avoid the formation of ice chips, ensuring the ice cream has a perfect smoothness. Once completed, the ice cream is carefully packaged and stored at a temperature of -25 degrees Celsius or lower to preserve its delicious flavor.
The process of making paletas is time consuming and labor intensive.
When enjoying, diners will feel the explosion of flavors in the mouth. The sweetness of the ice cream melts on the tip of the tongue, followed by the salty, spicy taste of chili salt, creating an interesting contrast. The more you eat, the more delicious the flavor spreads, making it irresistible.
Salted ice cream has many diverse flavors, from avocado, guava, mango, coconut to new flavors like durian, green plum... Each flavor brings a different taste experience, satisfying each person's preferences.
Salted ice cream has many unique and diverse flavors.
Many young people share that they love Paletas ice cream because of its natural and refreshing flavor. This ice cream has a moderate sweetness, helping the person enjoying it clearly feel the original flavor of the fruit, not the artificial flavor. This is a big plus for those who love delicious snacks while still ensuring their health.
Salted ice cream is a new "fever" among Hanoi youth and promises to spread to other cities in the near future. This dish not only brings a unique taste experience but is also a great choice to cool down this summer.
