The Latest Dessert Fad: Guinea Pig-Flavored Ice Cream
A new frozen dessert has become the rage in Ecuador, routinely selling out at restaurants and grocery stores alike: guinea pig-flavored ice cream. The rodent-infused dairy treat was invented by…
Surprise them with an after-school snack: Most after-school snacks should be on the healthy side, but for the first day, perhaps some ice cream could be in order. For high school kids, maybe their favorite coffee drink.
Photo from ShutterstockA new frozen dessert has become the rage in Ecuador, routinely selling out at restaurants and grocery stores alike: guinea pig-flavored ice cream.
The rodent-infused dairy treat was invented by Maria Del Carmen Pilapana, who introduced the exotic dish at her food stand -- and soon found herself selling more than 150 servings a day, she says. While people who aren't accustomed to devouring their children's pets might take solace in thinking the ice cream is only guinea pig-flavored, it should be noted that the dessert's name is misleading. Pilapana says the main ingredient in her creation is a special paste, which she makes from a guinea pig's flesh.
What's the most "exotic" food you've tasted? Would you be willing to try guinea pig-flavored ice cream?
