Gelato Messina has teamed up with Asian sauce and condiment brand, Lee Kum Kee, to launch two bespoke gelato flavours. 
Promoted as “never-before-tasted” gelato flavours, the new launch includes:
- Caramel and soy sauce gelato with Premium Soy Sauce brownies
- Coconut and kaffir lime gelato with peanut topping and Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil peanut crisps
Premium Soy Sauce “shines” in the caramel and soy sauce gelato, adding a “layer of complexity” to the “decadent”, brownie chunks within the flavour. Lee Kum Kee’s Seasoned 
Soy Sauce “perfectly complements” Messina’s “signature” Dulce De Leche, giving the gelato a “smooth, rich” texture.
Chiu Chow Style Chilli oil is described as a “mainstay” in Cantonese cuisine, bringing a “flavour punch” to the coconut and kaffir lime gelato with peanut topping. Those who decide to try the gelato are urged to drizzle an extra helping of Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil over the top for an “extra kick”.
Tailoring Asian flavours to Aussie tastebuds
Gelato Messina co-owner and Head Creative Chef Donato Toce says his team was thrilled to work with Lee Kum Kee’s vast range of Asian flavours and tailor them to Australian tastebuds.
“With over hundreds of different flavour profiles in Lee Kum Kee’s repertoire, it was a real 
challenge for us to narrow it down to our three starring sauces: Premium Soy Sauce, Seasoned Soy Sauce and Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil,” he says.
“Nearly every Australian family will have a bottle of Lee Kum Kee Premium Soy Sauce in their pantry, so we wanted to play with it and stretch its capabilities. This flavour is about showing Aussies that Soy Sauce can be the star of any meal, be it entrée, main or dessert.
“Those who love a bit of heat won’t be able to resist an extra drizzle of Chiu Chow Style Chilli Oil on their scoop of coconut and kaffir lime gelato. This is all about marrying sugar and spice, pushing the flavour limits.” 
Lee Kum Kee APAC Oceanic Business Development Director Gary Hui says the condiment brand is dedicated to creating delicious moments every day.
“We are delighted to bring the unique flavour profile of our iconic sauces to Australians in a surprising, yet delicious, way,” he says.
“Apart from daily applications of our sauces on their meals, we wanted to stretch the possibilities and show just how versatile our flavours can be and enabling them to enjoy superior experiences through Asian cuisine.
“After months of flavour profiling, and several rounds of taste testing, the master team at Gelato Messina has created flavours which are simply remarkable. We can’t wait for Australians to try these unique combinations during Chinese New Year, which is a great opportunity to connect with friends and family through delicious food.”
Availability
Australians can try the new flavours for free on 15 February, exclusively available at pop-ups taking place in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane during Chinese New Year:
- Sydney: QVB, 455 George Street, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
- Melbourne: Bourke Street Mall, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
- Brisbane: Town Square Fish Lane, South Brisbane, 11:30 am-2:30 pm