Iskrambol, also known as ice scramble, is a
Filipino frozen dessert made from shaved ice with
banana extract and
evaporated milk with sugar (or
condensed milk
Condensed milk is cow's milk from which water has been removed (roughly 60% of it). It is most often found with sugar added, in the form of ''sweetened condensed milk'' (SCM), to the extent that the terms "condensed milk" and "sweetened condens ...
) It is then topped with a variety of ingredients including
powdered milk,
marshmallows,
strawberry syrup
Strawberry sauce is a culinary sauce and coulis prepared using strawberries as the main ingredient. It is typically used as a dessert sauce, although it can also be used on savory dishes. Simple versions can be prepared using blended, macerated, o ...
,
chocolate syrup,
pinipig,
tapioca pearls, and
sprinkles, among others. The regular banana extract flavored dessert is characteristically dyed pink while other flavors may be dyed accordingly (e.g. dark brown from the chocolate syrup used in flavoring).
It is usually sold by street vendors and is a popular dessert among children for its bright colors and inexpensive cost. The name of the dessert is derived from either the method of preparation of the dessert, wherein the ice, milk, and flavoring are mixed usually with a giant egg beater, or on the method of eating the dessert, wherein the ingredients are stirred ("scrambled") with the use of the included straw or spoon.
In terms of taste and color, it is reminiscent and somewhat similar to the Thai Nom Yen, made of
Salak syrup.
See also
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Buko salad
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Halo-halo
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Ice buko
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Lamaw
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Sorbetes
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References
{{Ice-based beverages and desserts
Philippine desserts
Ice-based desserts