Name: Taiwanese Peanut & Cilantro Ice Cream Roll
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c. packed cooked peeled taro -; 2 c. plus 3 tablespoons water -; 1 c. granulated sugar -; 3 tbsp. tapioca starch -; 4 spring roll pastry wrappers (found in Asian groceries or online) -; 8 tbsp. finely chopped Chinese peanut brittle candy (ideally made with maltose and peanuts, like this and this; corn syrup-based peanut brittle like this will also work), divided -; 8 scoops taro or store-bought vanilla ice cream, divided -; 8 sprigs cilantro, divided -

Taiwanese Peanut & Cilantro Ice Cream Roll

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5 min.

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Ingredients for - Taiwanese Peanut & Cilantro Ice Cream Roll

1. 2 c. packed cooked peeled taro -

2. 2 c. plus 3 tablespoons water -

3. 1 c. granulated sugar -

4. 3 tbsp. tapioca starch -

5. 4 spring roll pastry wrappers (found in Asian groceries or online) -

6. 8 tbsp. finely chopped Chinese peanut brittle candy (ideally made with maltose and peanuts, like this and this; corn syrup-based peanut brittle like this will also work), divided -

7. 8 scoops taro or store-bought vanilla ice cream, divided -

8. 8 sprigs cilantro, divided -

How to cook deliciously - Taiwanese Peanut & Cilantro Ice Cream Roll

1. Stage

In a blender, puree taro and 2 cups water until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. Stage

In a small bowl, mix starch and 3 tablespoons water. Pour slurry into warm taro mixture and stir until well combined. Add granulated sugar and stir until dissolved. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture has bubbled and thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to an airtight container, and let cool completely.

3. Stage

Cover and freeze at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

4. Stage

Let ice cream sit at room temperature about 10 minutes before scooping.

5. Stage

Spread a wrapper on a flat surface. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons candy over wrapper. Place 2 scoops ice cream horizontally side by side in center of wrapper. Arrange 2 sprigs cilantro alongside.

6. Stage

Working from the bottom and tucking in the sides, roll wrapper around fillings into a tight, burrito-like roll.

7. Stage

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 rolls. Serve immediately.