Comments on: Meanwhile, in Bangkok… Unholy Ice Cream Topping

By: Shirley S

Shirley S — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:10 +0000

I like your site, Greg. Hope all is well with you. Hugs, Shirley

By: rikker

rikker — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:09:34 +0000

Depends on what you grow up with, I guess.

I'm not sure why the things Thais do with corn are so objectionable to us, but maybe it's because corn is such a staple, whereas Thais seem to prefer it only as a snack or dessert. Sure, we've got popcorn, but they've got corn on their ice cream, waffles with corn in the batter, corn and shredded coconut mixed with low-quality melted margarine, even corn-flavored Pretz (those pretzel-ish snack sticks -- the corn variety is pure evil).

Like corn, chili peppers are native to the Americas, and yet Thais have done utterly brilliant things with those. We love Thai food probably because chilis aren't a traditional staple of white man food in the Americas in the same way corn is. Which makes us more open to experimentation and variety.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:42:09 +0000

I dunno Steve, I kind of like the ice cream on bread thing, it's like eating a soggy ice-cream sandwich. It's weird at first, but I came around. Maybe they should add an ice-cream sub at Subway?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:35:51 +0000

I've actually had the coconut ice cream with sticky rice and corn (wife insisted) and I will be going back for more. The corn surprisingly melds well with the ice cream (maybe something about the starches?) and gives it a nice texture.

The ice cream pairing I've never understood and have never been able to enjoy is the Thai "ice cream sandwich". You know, scoops of ice cream served in a hot dog bun...ick! The first bite is ok, until the ice cream starts to melt and the bun gets all soggy. I may yet grow to like it, but somehow I doubt it.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:15:12 +0000

Maybe Thais think we are messed up eating carrot cake (which is an all time fav). I am down for going for some Indian food and then hitting up KFC for a corn sundae. You in?

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:05:43 +0000

You're right Chutchapol, I should have tried it. Next time! Coconut ice cream and sticky rice is pretty good...but still with the corn, huh? Can never escape. :P

By: Chutchapol

Chutchapol — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:56:12 +0000

You should try it. It's not that bad. ;)

Maybe you should try coconut ice-cream with sticky rice and corn. That's Thai classic!