As one of those people who no sooner sees a weird dish or ingredient than has to try it I was never going to be able to resist the offer of Pariya Pashmak Persian fairy floss on the menu of Riverstation in Bristol this week.
As the name suggests it's a bit like candyfloss but not as wiry or sugary - more like the texture and appearance of a soft toy or cushion filling to be honest. It comes in several flavours including pistachio, chocolate, vanilla and rose and you can buy it by the bag from Harvey Nicks and branches of Ottolenghi. (And Selfridges, which stocks a saffron flavoured one, so I'm told.)
What on earth does it taste like? Well the vanilla one wasn't wildly vanilla-y but the chocolate one was rather nice - like a whipped up Galaxy or a milky mug of Cadbury's chocolate.
I can imagine making a fabulously kitsch Valentine's dessert - a sundae topped with a sprinkling of rose pashmak, perhaps, or a pavlova with a furry topping like a mad Ascot hat. You could have a lot of fun with this.
Sounds very strange but also quite tempting !
ReplyDeleteLordy - theres a thing to try. I wonder do you know if I could get it on-line as I am a country mouse?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can. The link above clicks through to the Harvey Nicks site. Not cheap, mind you but fun for a special occasion.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing Fi :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd now I want some! ;P
ReplyDeleteI'd like two bags. One to eat, and one to sleep on.
ReplyDeleteExpensive pillow though, Elly, given that it would probably flatten after one night . . . .
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds amazing. Like eating chocolate clouds.
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