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Spring onion sundae with vanilla ice cream, sesame seeds and soy sauce
Sweet and savoury spring onion sundae with vanilla ice cream and soy sauce

Spring onion and soy sauce sundae

Author: Flavelo
Recipes
Sounds bizarre at first? Yet spring onion ice cream is nothing more than a bold extension of the 'salted caramel' principle. The cold creamy sweetness of vanilla is deepened by the 'umami' saltiness of soy sauce, while the mild pungency of spring onion and the nutty taste of toasted sesame complete the palette. A gastronomic adventure that proves opposites attract.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 250 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Modern Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small pan (for toasting sesame)
  • Chopping board
  • Sundae glass

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over a medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool.

Tip: Toasting releases the essential oils in the seed, making the flavour more intense.
2 ✓

Cut the spring onion into paper-thin rings. Use only the fresh green part.

Tip: Thin cutting is important so the onion texture isn't intrusive next to the creamy ice cream.
3 ✓

Mix the honey with the soy sauce in a small bowl.

Tip: This mixture is the dessert version of 'teriyaki' sauce: salt highlights the sweetness of sugar (flavour enhancement).
4 ✓

Scoop ice cream into glasses.

Tip: Take the ice cream out 5 minutes before serving to soften so it isn't icy.
5 ✓

Drizzle with the soy honey, sprinkle with the toasted sesame and spring onion.

Tip: Layering flavours: cold base, salty-sweet dressing, crunchy and fresh topping.
6 ✓

Finally, grind a hint of black pepper over it and serve immediately.

Tip: The piperine content of pepper stimulates the tongue and surprisingly pairs well with vanilla.

Recipe FAQ

Is onion really good with sweets?
Onions have a high sugar content, and their pungency (allicin) in small amounts just gives an exciting tingle that highlights the softness of vanilla.
What soy sauce should I use?
Preferably thicker, dark soy sauce or 'kecap manis', because these are more syrupy and less wildly salty.

Ingredients

  • 300 g High quality vanilla ice cream
  • 1 stalk Young spring onion (green part only)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Liquid honey
  • 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper