my first fried ice cream

we went to WOFEX - world food expo here in manila. this is where they introduce new products before they go out to the local market. you'll find interesting items from food products to packaging equipment. everything is sold at a trial price.

this is where i got my first fried ice cream. i wasn't much expecting any flashy experience. well... i was just curious on how it works.

the icecream is wrapped in a thin pastry dough, ball-shaped and frozen hard. on the cart, it has a freezer and a deep fryer.

the frozen ball is dipped in a white gunk. i guess it is made up of sugar syrup, flour and milk. freezing through the wet batter, the ice cream is then transferred to the hot deep fryer.

for about a minute or so, or until the pastry changes color, the fried ice cream is fished out from the fryer and served on a stick.

first bite is hot. but the ice cream inside cools your lip immediately. you have to finish the ice cream fast as it has the tendency to melt because of the frying.

as an ice cream buff, the frying killed the purpose of enjoying a frozen ice cream. i never liked the obscure combination. but i wouldn't mind if someone would treat me for my second fried ice cream.