Eating ice cream is something that we could never outgrow. For sure, at least once in our lives we have experienced the simple delight of enjoying a scoop of ice cream. But not everyone is the same and not everyone can eat the usual ice cream which contains dairy as its no. 1 ingredient. Some are allergic to it, some are lactose-intolerant, some don’t eat dairy for religious or ethical reasons, and some are simply meticulous health-buffs. So to cater to this certain demographic, different non-dairy ice creams were created.

Soyato

Soyato was the brainchild of a lovely couple whose only desire at the beginning was to eat as much ice cream as they want during their dates. But eating much ice cream poses the problem of piling up those unwanted pounds. So they sought to create a better version of this all-time favourite dessert and came up with their own brand of soy-based ice cream. Soyato ice creams are made with non-GMO soy beans and for an extra dose of goodness they’ve included the prebiotic inulin into the mix. Prebiotic inulin is a good source of soluble fibre that helps maintain a good environment for our intestines. Soyato soy ice creams have 3x less fat, half the calories, and 100% trans-fat- and cholesterol-free. These creamy delights come in 9 flavors, of which are Belgium Chocolate Chip and French Vanilla. Soyato ice creams are available at selected NTUC Fairprice and specialty stores. To check out the complete list of their locations, you could visit them at facebook.com/soyato/info.

Brownice

This non-dairy ice cream is proudly Singaporean! A pioneer in creating non-dairy, vegan ice creams in Singapore, Brownice provides a healthier alternative for the usual dairy-, sugar-, and fat-laden ice creams out in the market. What’s unique about this brand’s ice cream is that instead of soy milk, they use brown rice as their base. They want to provide the general public with better dessert options that’s why they only use organic, plant-based food in their concoctions and rest-assured that all their ice creams are absolutely free of artificial ingredients. Brownice continues to prove that the taste of healthy desserts doesn’t need to be compromised. At Brownice, you’ll get to indulge in yummy flavours such as Hazelnut Chocolate, Vanilla Almond, and Peanut Butter Caramel. For a taste of their guilt-free concoctions, visit their shop at Sin Ming Centre.

Sure, it can be said that anything that has dairy in it is delicious and relatively nutritious. And when it comes to desserts, dairy is an ingredient that makes up most of them – cakes, chocolates, and ice creams. But not everyone can consume this food group. Some people have allergies to it and some have simply chosen to stop eating it for ethical reasons. Whatever the reason may be, excluding dairy to your food choices shouldn’t be an unfortunate thing because nowadays there are more and more delicacies made with ingredients that can substitute for dairy products. As proof of that, here are some dessert shops that serve only 100% non-dairy treats which are nonetheless just as delicious as their dairy counterparts.

Delcie’s Desserts and Cakes

This sweet shop provides plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. They’ve got cakes, cupcakes, macarons, muffins, cookies and much more! As you indulge in their decadent desserts, you’ll certainly forget that you’re munching on treats that are completely dairy-free. What’s even better is that all of their recipes are low in calories, high in fiber, made from organic ingredients, and contain no trans-fat, saturated fats, or cholesterol.  One of their top sellers is their Mud Fudge cake. A slice of this cake will no doubt satiate you as the rich chocolate melts in your mouth and the texture of the cake is just perfect. For a taste of their guilt-free desserts, you can visit their shop at 951 Upper Serangoon Road.

Soyato Premium Non-dairy Ice Cream

Finally, a yummy ice cream that won’t add inches to your waist! Soyato is a soy-based ice cream, which has added probiotics, has 3x less fat than most ice creams, and has no trans-fat or cholesterol. With all these goodness, is it still fair to include this ice cream to the junk food list? That aside, Singaporeans should also take pride in Soyato because it is a local brand that only uses non-GMO soy beans and other vegan ingredients. Their ice creams are delightfully creamy and the flavors of their ice creams are perfectly blended with their soy base to create a delicious, balanced taste. Their flavors include Wickedly Chocolate, Honey Lemon, Mint Chip, and Green Tea.

You love to taste different dishes. Tasting different dishes is like travelling to the place without even going there. If in this case you want to eat kimchi, you should go to a Korean restaurant right away and see what they have to offer. The good news is that there are many Korean restaurants here in Singapore.

Kimchi is a famous side dish in Korea; it can also be incorporated in stews and soups. Its fermented taste is noticeable. You should head to the nearest restaurant right away if you want to try it. However, if you want to make one your own for the fun of it, you are free to do that.

Here are some instructions that you can consider when making your own kimchi:

• Prepare your ingredients: You need napa cabbage, sea salt, water, grated garlic, grated ginger, sugar, red pepper flakes, radish and scallions.
• Ready your equipment: After securing the ingredients, you need to ready the equipment. You need a cutting board plus knife, bowl, plate, colander and gloves.
• Instructions: Now the strenuous part. You are ready to make kimchi. You should first cut the cabbage into strips. After that, you need to salt it then rinse & drain it. It is time to make the paste. Just combine the ginger with garlic, sugar and the flavourings. Afterwards, you can combine the vegetables and the paste. Using your hands (with gloves), you should mix it thoroughly. Secure the kimchi to a jar and let it ferment for one to five days. When it is ready, you can refrigerate it.

Easy, isn’t it? Kimchi is not only for Koreans because Singaporeans can also consume it. You can enjoy kimchi anytime and any day. If you want to share it to your friends, you should make more. Happy eating!