Milo dinosaur
Milo Dinosaur or Milo Tabur is a Malaysian and Singaporean beverage, composed of a cup of iced Milo (a chocolate malt beverage) with undissolved Milo powder added on top of it.
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Type | Cold chocolate beverage |
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Flavour | Sweet chocolate beverage |
Ingredients |
Etymology
According to a reporter for The New Paper, the "Dinosaur" in the beverage's name on its own means "[a] heap of Milo or Horlicks powder on the iced drink".[1]
History and preparation
Also known as "milo-godzilla" and "ta-chiu",[2] The drink is made by adding a generous amount of undissolved Milo powder to a cup of iced Milo.[3] The amount of powder added can be excessive[4][5] or as little as a spoonful.[6] The drink is common in Malaysia and Singapore.
Cultural impact
Typically sold at Mamak stalls,[7] Milo Dinosaur can be accompanied with roti prata.[8][9] The beverage is considered to be inexpensive in Singapore; As of 2013 its pricing ranges from S$3[10] to S$3.50.[11] The name of the beverage is one of the terms to be guessed in the Singaporean version of the popular board game, Taboo.[12] Milo Dinosaur inspired the creation of "Godzilla Milo", a cupcake sold at a Singapore-based pastry store.[13] According to one Taiwan-based beverage store offering the drink, it is a "super popular" crowd-pleaser for the younger generation.[14] Milo Dinosaur is also prominent in Malaysia, and in fact, originated from Malaysian Indian food stalls .[15][16]
References
- "Kopi kia gave me winning 4-D numbers". The New Paper. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- Luo, Serene (21 August 2006). "RACK YOUR BRAINS". The Straits Times.
[...] milo-dinosaur, milo-godzilla, ta-chiu, and I have drunk and loved them all.
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- Leo, Francis (2012). Migration and Diversity in Asian Contexts. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. pp. 218–. ISBN 9789814380478.
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- "Expat kids give top votes to local book". AsiaOne. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- Sim, Walter (22 December 2012). "Under $7 eats at Orchard Road". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- "Cold Milo Dinosaur". Casuarina Curry. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- "Card game plays on S'poreans' favourite expressions". AsiaOne. 8 November 2011. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- Yeoh, Wee Teck (10 August 2012). "Continue celebrating National Day at restaurants and hotels". AsiaOne. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
- Chien, Leanne (17 March 2011). "The Ultra-popular Beverages in Singapore – Milo Dinosaur and OREO Smoothie". TraNews. Taiwan. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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