Human creativity can never be underestimated. Many people are familiar with loquat paste (Pei Pa Koa), which is noted for its throat-cooling and soothing effects. Some folks, though, appear to have gone a step further and begun adding loquat paste to their food. Calvin Lee, a Singaporean food blogger known for his experimental and innovative culinary experiments, has recently aroused debate by adding loquat paste to a variety of dishes.
Durian + Loquat Paste
Though it may appear to be an unusual pairing, Calvin Lee argues that the peculiar bitterness of durian mixes well with the sweetness of loquat paste and that it even helps prevent a sore throat.
Milo + Loquat Paste
Inspired by Calvin Lee’s loquat paste series, some fans suggested he try adding loquat paste to Malaysia’s favorite beverage, Milo. Calvin Lee shares that the taste resembles Milo with condensed milk but with the added cooling sensation of loquat paste.
Spicy Hot Pot + Loquat Paste
Calvin Lee’s reaction after tasting spicy hot pot with loquat paste was confusing, despite the fact that it didn’t look any different. He commented that the flavor wasn’t quite what he expected, but it wasn’t bad either.
Korean Spicy Chicken Ramen + Loquat Paste
The addition of loquat paste to the Korean hot chicken ramen, which has started a trend of spicy food challenges, gave it a fresh twist. Calvin Lee enjoyed the flavor, however, the chilling effect of the loquat paste heightened the spiciness of the noodles.
Calvin Lee also experimented with loquat paste with satay and loquat paste ice cream, among other things. Many netizens were astonished by his innovations, jokingly pleading with authorities to intervene, saying things like
“This is illegal, please arrest him immediately,”
“Please put him in jail for 1000 years,” and
“Please don’t try adding loquat paste to stir-fried noodles.”
Calvin Lee’s page, of course, continues to explore additional imaginative and adventurous food experiments.
