4-9-2023 (BEIJING) A video circulating on Chinese social media has sparked curiosity as it shows a street vendor roasting blocks of ice and then adding sauces and spices to them. The traditional practice of frying rocks seems to have taken a back seat as the trend of roasting ice blocks gains popularity online. According to multiple news reports in China, this peculiar street snack is being sold by a vendor in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. The video showcases large blocks of ice being roasted, followed by the sprinkling of sauces and spices before being served.
Although the video does not capture anyone actually tasting the dish, it is evident that it has gained considerable attention, particularly during the scorching summer season, and the fact that it is being offered as a free snack. After the original video went viral, Chinese news media managed to track down the operator of the street food stall and gather more information about this unique snack.
The man behind the idea of roasting ice blocks reportedly came up with it on a sweltering day as a means to cool down. While it started as a mere experiment, it quickly gained popularity, prompting him to continue making it. This quirky street snack is offered free of charge, but those who wish to try it – and reportedly there are many – must make reservations in advance.
Upon viewing the video, some netizens on Weibo, a popular Chinese microblogging platform, expressed their curiosity by asking questions like, “Should it be enjoyed while it’s hot or cold?” and “What is this exactly?”
