Peanut Ice Cream with Cilantro

Some people may think this combination of ingredients sounds less than appetizing, but all I can say is “don’t knock it ’til you try it!”  I was pleasantly surprised by the overall taste.  This street food concoction is said to be an old Taiwan treat and can be at a food stall near the Huaxi Street (Snake Alley) Night Market.  It’s basically a thin pancake with peanut brittle shavings and 3 scoops of ice cream (peanut, taro, and pineapple), topped with cilantro and then rolled up like a small burrito.  The mix of flavors worked surprisingly well together and I’d highly recommend trying this Taiwanese specialty if you are touring a night market on your visit to Taiwan.