Samanco (Korean: 참붕어싸만코) is a South Korean brand of waffle-encased ice cream in the shape of a carp. It typically has an ice cream filling flavored with red bean paste, although other flavors such as chocolate and green tea also exist.
The concept of the food is based on bungeo-ppang (carp bread, that fish being an auspicious symbol). Bungeo-ppang itself is possibly descended from the dish taiyaki from Japan.
Samanco is an emblematic summer fast food, and as of 2023 has achieved popularity in the West, where it is colloquially known as "ice cream fish".
References
- ^ "The Surprising History of Samanco Ice Cream Fish: From Classic Korean Treats to Global Sensations - FoodGoodBook | Best Food Review Portal". March 21, 2023.
- "Enjoy Melona!". www.melonaicecream.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- "Samanco Fish Ice Cream Review: The Delicious Fish-Shaped Ice Cream Treat From Korea". March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Where to buy Samanco ice cream?". April 28, 2024.
- 김, 지윤 (2022-12-24). "그냥 먹는 건 예의가 아니지… 엎치락뒤치락 익어가는 붕어빵 현대사". 경향신문 (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-06-11.
External links
- Product homepage (in English)