Did You Know South Korea Has A Grilled Corn Ice Cream Where A Scoop Is Served On A Bhutta?

There’s nothing quite as comforting as sinking your teeth into a hot, freshly roasted bhutta on a rainy day. The charred, smoky taste of the corn on the cob, the punchiness of the lime and the zinginess of the masala make it a beloved street snack in India. Beyond our streets, grilled corn has fans in South Korea as well. In Jeju Island, the street snack is savoured with a sweet twist. And it’s nothing like you’d expect!

South Korea’s Jeju Island Serves Grilled Corn Ice Cream

South Korea’s Jeju Island has a Grilled Corn Ice Cream that’s catching the fancy of both locals and tourists alike. A bizarre culinary combo, this ice cream is a melange of sweet and savoury flavours. Introducing the internet to the South Korean speciality is digital creator, @coffeegomi. This corny delight is served at Jeomjeom, an ice cream parlour on the island.

To prepare the unique ice cream, a charred corn on the cob acts as a cone. It’s then topped with a corn-flavoured soft serve. Hold the corn on the cob, and slurp on the savoury soft serve. Later, bite into the smoky kernels that add that much-needed punch to the dessert. Priced at 7,500 won ( ₹470 approx.), this ice cream promises to tantalise the taste buds of those who have a fancy for the good ol’ corn. The content creator describes the taste of the Grilled Corn Ice Cream to be sweet, creamy and nutty.

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Corn Has Featured In Numerous Desserts

Adding corn to a dessert is not a novel idea that’s limited to South Korea’s Jeju Island. In some American households, corn is stewed with butter, milk and a thickening agent to prepare a decadent Corn Pudding. It’s a Thanksgiving staple. Another dessert featuring corn would be the Sweet Corn Pie, where the sweet notes of the corn act as a perfect stuffing in a crusty pie. Similarly, while it seems novel, corn ice cream has been spotted in speciality ice cream parlours across the globe, often hailed for its complex yet innovative notes.

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So, would you ever want to try a scoop of ice cream served on a bhutta?

Cover Image Courtesy: @coffeegomi/ Instagram