Salmiakki
Salmiakki is not an ordinary piece of licorice. This Finnish favorite combines the deep, earthy flavor of black licorice with…
Weird Textures (15)
Foods with surprising appearances or textures, such as vivid colors, unexpected shapes, unusual layers, or a sticky, airy, stretchy, crisp, or gelatinous feel.
Spaghettieis
It looks like a plate of spaghetti covered in tomato sauce and grated cheese, but this playful German dessert contains…
Needhams
At first glance, Needhams look like simple chocolate-covered coconut candies. Their secret ingredient in the familiar Maine-style recipe is mashed…
Dondurma
Turkish dondurma is ice cream with a surprising twist: instead of melting into a soft puddle as quickly as many…
Faloodeh
Sweet, floral, and refreshingly icy, faloodeh is one of Iran’s most distinctive frozen desserts. It combines delicate, threadlike starch noodles…
Nata de Coco
With its glassy appearance and satisfyingly springy bite, nata de coco brings a distinctive texture to Filipino desserts and refreshing…