Not surprisingly, the Japanese have managed to turn a favorite treat into something either incredibly wondrous or utterly disgusting. I decided to share what I found on the amusing Who Sucks website. You can see for yourself, here: http://www.who-sucks.com/food/101-frightening-ice-cream-flavors-from-around-the-world.
This ain't your typical vanilla soft serve:
1. Miso – this one actually sounds good if you ask me; the bean paste should lend its flavor well to either sweet or savory foods
2. Genmai – brown rice is healthy but I have yet to appreciate the chewiness, I’ll stick with the white Japanese style (Kokuho Rose is good, and thanks to this site I want to try Koshihikari rice!)
3. Sesame, Soybean, and Dried Kelp – Call me crazy, but I’d give this a taste without hesitation
4. Silk – actually made with the fibers, it can’t possibly have a flavor; silk should forever remain strictly as a textile if you ask me
5. Stout – thumbs up; dark beer strikes me as a pretty clever and intriguing taste
6. Potato Liquor – not so much, if this distilled form has the null properties I associate with vodka
7. Red Wine – staying with the alcohol theme, it sounds downright nasty to me, like a combination I saw the other day of Merlot and chocolate blended in a drink
8. Natural Salt – being a fan of salty more than sweet, I’d nonetheless have to add something sugary if this is as briny and unembellished as it sounds
9. Cherry Blossom – said to be delightful, the idea sounds quite wonderful!
10. Cheese Risotto – the gag factor strikes me as really high on this one
11. Chili Pepper – I want some without a doubt; bring on the burn
12. Indian Curry – sounds like a winner in my humble opinion but I’m also not your typical consumer of chocolaty sweets
13. Before reading, know that this last is really horrific…
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I’m serious, it’s not for the faint of heart…
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Raw Horseflesh – said to literally have chunks of the meat, this completely sickened me – Flicka? No way. Raw? That’s just nauseating.
#13 sounds down right dangerous. Gah!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably give any of the rest of this list a try. At least I don't think I'm allergic to any of it.
I'll try a scoop of the miso! Then, perhaps #2 and #3. The silk might be good rubbed on my body because I'm having hot flashes again. Thanks for the warning on #13.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny, Alice. The silk does sound good for skin, Dilo. Thanks for the comments.
ReplyDeleteEww... I think the only one I might possible be persuaded to try is cherry blossom.
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