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 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.
Ice cream made out of guinea pigs. pic.twitter.com/CRdPbzZuAs
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What’s the most “exotic” food you’ve tasted? Would you be willing to try guinea pig-flavored ice cream?
