Did the 'village feast' stir up netizens' memories of the 'legendary ice dessert from banquet spreads' that's nearly extinct?

Recently, the 'village feast' hosted by a second-generation Taiwanese cuisine heir has sparked a whirlwind of discussion about 'banquet spreads,' with many recalling their most unforgettable 'banquet dish.' Recently, a netizen posted on PTT, reminiscing about the deepest memory from banquet spreads—the 'fried toast ice cream.'

Dubbed 'incredibly delicious,' the fried toast ice cream consists of ice cream sandwiched between two slices of toast, then deep-fried. Its golden, crispy exterior paired with the cool, creamy ice cream filling creates a bite so delightful it can make you scream with joy. This has drawn out many fans of the dish: 'Fried ice cream is super tasty,' 'When I was a kid, my parents used to take me to places that served it, but now it’s all just ice pops,' 'I remember having it in the south when I was little—it was truly a divine dessert...'

Many younger netizens are unfamiliar with this dessert: 'I’ve only seen burger ice cream,' 'Now it’s all about Häagen-Dazs,' 'Only burger ice cream and Xiaomei (a brand) for me.' The reason the 'fried toast ice cream' has gradually disappeared from banquet spreads is that it must be 'made and fried on the spot,' requiring significant manpower and time. Additionally, it becomes too greasy after frying and can’t be taken away. Aside from kids, usually only one or two people at a table would eat it. By the time it’s served as the final dish, the chefs are also tired, and nowadays wedding banquet desserts mostly come pre-made. As a result, this 'incredibly delicious ice dessert' has gradually vanished, ultimately becoming a memory.

A once-essential, incredibly delicious dessert from banquet spreads (photo courtesy of our newspaper group)