Madieer milk ice bar 马迭尔冰棍
Madieer milk ice bar is featured among the local specialties of Heilongjiang.
Madieer milk ice bars are a recognizable Harbin treat, especially associated with Central Street and the historic Modern Hotel name.
How it is made
A sweet milk-based mixture is frozen into a dense ice-cream bar. The familiar plain milk flavor puts the dairy base ahead of elaborate toppings or coatings.
Flavour & texture
It is creamy, cold and sweet, softening relatively quickly in warm weather. A brief pause before biting makes the texture less hard.
Local roots & traditions
Madieer, often written Modern in English, is a named Harbin brand associated with Central Street.
How to order Madieer milk ice bar
Check the flavor and packaging at the counter; a bar sold elsewhere should not automatically be assumed to be the same product.
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Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.