Peanut Ice Cream Roll

Peanut Ice Cream Roll is another great street food you should try. It's an ice cream burrito or spring roll filled with ice cream, candied ground peanuts, and cilantro. It’s a good balance of sweet and savory, all wrapped into a piece of crunchy pocket. Imagine this: a thin, crepe-like pancake is skillfully spread onto a freezing-cold plate. Then, a generous scoop of creamy ice cream - often vanilla or strawberry - is placed in the center. With a twist and a flick, the ice cream is expertly wrapped in the pancake, creating a cozy little roll.

Before rolling up completely, its sides are sprinkled with a little crushed peanuts. These peanuts stick to the outer layer, creating a characteristic crunch for the ice cream roll. This dish isn't just about flavor; it's a performance. Street vendors often make this dessert right before you, rotating and flipping the ingredients on an icy-cold plate until they come together into a perfect roll.

The special thing about Peanut Ice Cream Rolls is how different they feel when you eat them. Just think about it: smooth, creamy ice cream meets crunchy, nutty peanuts. Each bite gives you this great mix of creamy and crunchy, making all the flavors explode and amazing. When you take that first bite, the cool, creamy ice cream blends perfectly with the crunchy peanuts, making it super tasty. It's so delicious, you'll want seconds.

Main ingredients: eggless spring roll wrapper, ice cream, candied ground peanuts, cilantro, vanilla, strawberry, sugar

Recommended places: Huaxi Street (Snake Alley) Night Market; Jiufen’s Jishan Street in Taipei, Taiwan.

Price range: around $1.40