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In China, where culinary adventures are always on the menu, a sizzling sensation has taken the foodie scene by storm: grilled ice cubes! That’s right, you heard it here first – ice cubes that pack a punch!
This chilly concoction is turning heads and igniting taste buds across the nation. But what exactly is this frosty phenomenon, and how does it manage to send both chills and thrills down your spine?
The dish starts innocently enough, with ordinary ice cubes – cold, refreshing, and seemingly harmless. But hold onto your chopsticks, because here comes the twist: these ice cubes are then placed on the grill, lathered with oil and mixed with chilli and cumin powder. Next, the ice cubes are tossed in the mixture and garnished with cilantro. One plate is sold for 15 yuan (two dollars) which is around Rs 167.
But why, you might ask, would anyone want to combine the coolness of ice with the heat of chilli peppers? Well, it’s a trending street food and the hottest one yet in China!
Imagine the sensation of biting into an ice cube, only to be hit with an explosion of spicy flavour that sends your taste buds into an overdrive. And it’s not just the locals who are jumping on the spicy ice cube bandwagon. Social media platform Instagram is buzzing with videos of intrepid foodies trying the dish for the first time, their reactions ranging from sheer delight to hilarious shock.
Watch the video below:
One user wrote, “Did she really ask if she should wait until ICE cools down??” Another added, “The only time I would believe my mom if she said we had this at home.” Another user joked, “You will eat the ice cubes and you will be happy.”
Just be sure to have a glass of cold milk – or maybe a fire extinguisher – on standby. After all, when it comes to flavour, this icy treat is definitely not for the faint of heart!
