Kem cuon or ice cream roll is one of the best street foods in Hoi An Vietnam. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide more information about it.
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Must Knows about Hoi An Ice Cream Roll
– Other name(s): Thai ice cream roll, rolled ice cream, stir-fried ice cream, ice pan ice cream, kem cuon or kem xao in Vietnamese
– Origin: Thailand
– Ingredients: (see below)
– Where to find: (see below)
– Served for: dessert
– Price: 40,000-50,000 VND per cup
– Vegetarian:
– Foodie guide: https://hoiandaytrip.com/ice-cream-roll-hoi-an
– Fact: Ice cream roll is one of the most liked sweet street food in Hoi An by visitors
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Ingredients of Ice Cream Roll in Hoi An
The ingredients for rolled ice cream are:
+ Base (which forms the ice cream itself): heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream), sweetened condensed milk, milk (often whole milk) , flavoring.
+ Flavor mix-ins and toppings: fresh fruits (strawberries, mango, banana, blueberries, kiwi, passion fruit, etc), cookies & baked goods (oreos, graham crackers, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, wafer cookies), candy & chocolate (snickers, KitKat, reese’s, M&Ms, chocolate chips, cocoa powder), spreads (nutella, peanut butter, biscoff spread), sauces & syrups (chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, fruit jams/preserves), toppings/garnish (whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts/almonds/peanuts, cherries).
These are the ingredients that are chopped and blended into the base on the cold plate, or used to decorate the final rolls.
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How to Make Ice Cream Roll in Hoi An
In Hoi An, visitors like watching the process local people make ice cream rolls. The process is essentially a live, theatrical food demonstration that engages the customer more than simply scooping ice cream from a tub. Visitors get to select their base flavor and mix-ins (fruits, cookies, candy) and then watch those exact ingredients being chopped and blended directly into their serving. The ice cream roll is just made for you! In addition, the process is also highly photogenic, making it a valuable social experience. Buyers and other visitors definitely have a fun videos to share with friends or post on social media platforms.
Here are steps to make ice cream rolls:
1. Prepare and Chill
Freeze the Pan: Place your metal baking sheet into the freezer and ensure it is level. It needs to chill for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to get as cold as possible.
Make the Base (The No-Churn Method): The simplest base is mixing heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Chill the Base and Tools: Place the ice cream base mixture in the refrigerator (or freezer for about 30 minutes) and place your metal spatulas/scrapers in the freezer for about an hour to keep them cold.
2. Mix and Freeze
Add Mix-ins: Take your super-chilled pan out of the freezer.
Pour the Base: Pour a thin layer of the liquid ice cream base onto the cold surface. Work quickly! (Limit to about to cup of base per section for a standard sheet pan).
Chop and Mix: Add your desired mix-ins (e.g., crushed Oreos, sliced strawberries) onto the liquid base. Using both scrapers/spatulas, quickly chop and mix the toppings into the liquid base. Scrape it all to the center, then spread it out, chop, and repeat. Continue until the mix-ins are evenly distributed and the mixture begins to thicken.
Spread Thin: Once mixed, use one scraper to quickly and evenly spread the mixture into a very thin layer (about inch or less) over a manageable section of the cold pan.
Freeze Again: Immediately return the sheet pan to the freezer and let the layer freeze solid. This usually takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how cold your freezer is.
3. Roll and Serve
Remove and Cut: Take the sheet pan out of the freezer. The ice cream layer must be completely frozen but not brittle. Using one of your cold scrapers, press down firmly and use the edge to score the frozen ice cream into vertical strips (about 2-3 inches wide).
The Roll: Hold the scraper at a angle to the surface. Starting from one end of a scored strip, push the scraper forward while applying consistent pressure. The frozen ice cream should lift and curl into a roll.
Transfer and Top: Use tongs to quickly pick up the rolls and place them into a chilled serving cup or bowl.
Enjoy: Top with whipped cream, syrup, or other toppings and serve immediately, as they will melt faster than traditional ice cream!
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes food tours in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Where to Eat the Best Ice Cream Roll in Hoi An?
Visitors can go to these places in Hoi An to find ice cream roll:
– Hoi An Night Market on Nguyen Hoang Street
– Night market near Hoi An Central Market
– Bach Dang Street at night
– Main roads in Hoi An Ancient Town (like Tran Phu Road)
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes food tours in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Best Food Tours in Hoi An Vietnam
Here are the best food tours with local guide in Hoi An Vietnam:
– Hoi An Old Town Food Tour with Lantern Boat Ride & Night Market
– Hoi An Night Walking Food Tour (Best Food Tour in Hoi An)
– Hoi An Night Market Food Tour with Lantern Boat Ride
– Hoi An Morning Walking Food Tour with Local Market
– Hoi An Street Food Walking Tour
– Hoi An History & Food Tour – Famous Landmarks & Specialty Dishes
– Hoi An Food Tour by Motorbike
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes food tours in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Other Foods to Try in Hoi An
Besides Cao Lau noodles, visitors will see these dishes in Hoi An: Mi Quang noodles, White rose dumplings, Hoi An style Banh Mi sandwich, Hoi An style chicken rice, Cao Lau noodles, Fried wonton, Hoi An style Pho (beef noodle soup), Banh xeo (crispy rice pancake), Banh xoai (mango cake), Banh uot thit nuong (Hoi An grilled pork), Nem lui (Hoi An pork skewers), Banh dap (smashing rice paper), Stir-fried baby clams with rice cracker, Banh beo (steamed rice cake), Banh trang nuong (grilled rice paper or rice paper pizza), Chuoi nep nuong (grilled banana sticky rice), Hoi An banana pancake, Che (sweet soup), Black sesame soup, Kem cuon (ice cream rolls), Dau hu (tofu pudding), Bo la lot (grilled beef wrapped in betel leaf), Bun thit nuong (grilled pork noodle), Bun mam nem (fermented anchovy rice noodle), Banh canh (thick noodle soup), Chao ngheu (clam porridge), Banh trang cuon thit heo (rice paper rolls), Banh bot loc (tapioca cake), Banh da lon (pig skin cake), Banh it la gai (Ramie leaf rice cake), Banh to (ancestor cake), Green/Mung bean cake, Banh can (mini pancake), Banh cam (fried sesame balls), Banh tieu (hollow donut), Banh phu the (husband and wife cake), Banh bo (cow cake), Banh u tro (Lye water rice dumpling), Mot herbal tea, Da tron (pig skin salad), Banh khoai mon (taro cake), Com tam (broken rice), Bun dau mam tom (rice noodle, shrimp paste and fried tofu), Bun cha ca (fish cake noodle), Trung lon (fetal duck egg or balut),…
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes food tours in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Better to Know about Eating Local in Hoi An
– Local family-run restaurants always serve better local foods than tourist restaurants. Places inside small alleyways potentially are hidden gems. The price is even more affordable at these lesser known spots.
– Restaurants where you can see a queue or crowds, food or drinks there are absolutely better or safer than others. Vietnamese people also avoid places without people eating, such as roadside eateries.
– Hot foods are often safe to eat for non-Vietnamese people. Refuse cold food (especially ones sold on the street, markets) or things you don’t see people cooking.
– Make sure that you learn some basic Vietnamese words or sentences to order foods, such as xin chao (hello, hi), cho toi mot (something) (I want one…), toi an chay (I am vegetarian), khong cay (no spicy), cam on (thank you), tam biet (goodbye) or numbers (mot/one, hai/two, ba/three, bon/four, nam/five, sau/six, bay/seven, tam/eight, chin/nine, and muoi/ten).
– Ask any local people you know (tour guide, driver, hotel receptionists, bellmen, etc) to receive their recommendation for good places to eat local.
– Raw vegetables are popularly used in local dishes, such as noodles or noodle soup or sandwich. They are often washed by tap water or unwashed. If can not drink tap water, remove or refuse them. Likewise, in most iced drinks (such as coffee or herbal tea), people add ice made by tap water also.
– On the 1st day and 14th-15th days of each lunar month, Hoi An citizens eat vegetarians. Many local restaurants and street businesses will be closed by that.
– If you don’t eat pork or beef, due to diet or religious restrictions, be careful when want to try local food here, if don’t see the ingredient description. Pork and beef are very popular meats, so they will be in numerous dishes. Street vendors may say ‘no pork’ or ‘no beef’ for better business, but please check before buying!
– Consider joining a food tour guided by locals who know much better about dishes in the city, including things never mentioned in guidebooks or on the internet.
– If have an allergy (milk, egg, peanut, wheat,…), ask anybody you know before trying or search for ingredients on the internet. By the way, fish sauce is popularly used to marinate Vietnamese foods, so make sure that you know this information if you’re fish allergic.
– Food portion (or size) here is often not really big (locals prefer eating with their family at home). You may try double or some different dishes for main meals.
– If don’t see the price on the menu, please ask in advance to avoid overcharging, especially when you are not a local. In Vietnamese, how much is bao nhieu.
– Most popular cutleries are chopsticks and spoons. To know how to use it, browse here
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes food tours in Hoi An Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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