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'''Flame on the Iceberg''' (冰山大火) is a [[dessert]] popular in [[Hong Kong]]. Decades ago, the delicacy was served only in high-end [[hotel]] restaurants, but today it can be tasted in many western restaurants and even in some [[cha chaan teng]]. |
'''Flame on the Iceberg''' (冰山大火) is a [[dessert]] popular in [[Hong Kong]], similar to [[Baked Alaska]] in western cuisine. Decades ago, the delicacy was served only in high-end [[hotel]] restaurants, but today it can be tasted in many western restaurants and even in some [[cha chaan teng]]. |
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The dessert is an [[ice cream|ice-cream]] ball in the middle of a [[sponge cake]], with [[cream (food)|cream]] on the top. [[Whiskey]] and [[syrup]] is poured over the top and the ball set alight before serving. |
The dessert is an [[ice cream|ice-cream]] ball in the middle of a [[sponge cake]], with [[cream (food)|cream]] on the top. [[Whiskey]] and [[syrup]] is poured over the top and the ball set alight before serving. |
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==See also== |
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[[Baked Alaska]] |
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[[Category:Hong Kong cuisine]] |
[[Category:Hong Kong cuisine]] |
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Revision as of 16:25, 1 April 2006
Flame on the Iceberg (冰山大火) is a dessert popular in Hong Kong, similar to Baked Alaska in western cuisine. Decades ago, the delicacy was served only in high-end hotel restaurants, but today it can be tasted in many western restaurants and even in some cha chaan teng.
The dessert is an ice-cream ball in the middle of a sponge cake, with cream on the top. Whiskey and syrup is poured over the top and the ball set alight before serving.
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