Kwentong Palayok: Pinoy dirty ice cream in Australia

In Kwentong Palayok, we discussed how the iconic Filipino “dirty ice cream” is finding new life in Australia, reviving childhood memories while carving a place on the global dessert stage.

In Kwentong Palayok, we discussed how the iconic Filipino “dirty ice cream” is finding new life in Australia, reviving childhood memories while carving a place on the global dessert stage. Credit: Dirty Ice Cream Australia

Key Points

• Dirty ice cream, also known as sorbetes, is a staple of Filipino childhood, traditionally sold from colourful push carts by street vendors and enjoyed in cones or pandesal under the summer heat.
• Pastry chef Ricci Carmona shared in the Kwentong Palayok podcast how her fond memories of ice cream in the Philippines inspired her to start a dirty ice cream home business in Australia in 2021.
• By bringing dirty ice cream to Australia, Filipino migrants are not only reconnecting with their roots but also introducing a uniquely Filipino dessert to a wider audience, much like gelato represents Italian food culture.

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