Refreshing Watermelon Patbingsu (Shaved Ice with Watermelon and Red Beans)
A summer dessert made by blending frozen watermelon instead of plain ice and topping it with sweet red bean paste and garnishes.
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A refreshing shaved ice dessert made by freezing and blending less-sweet watermelon in place of regular ice. Topped with sweet red bean paste, rice cakes, and your favorite toppings, it makes a great summer snack.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Sweet red bean paste for shaved ice
- Shaved ice rice cakes (bingsutteok)
- Fruitkiwi, tomato, strawberry, watermelon, etc.
- Milk
- Chocolate syrup
- Strawberry syrup
- Prepare the shaved ice toppings to your taste and with whatever you have on hand.
- Instead of ice, you can also freeze milk in an ice cube tray and blend it in a blender.
Steps
Shaved ice
Ingredients: sweet red bean paste for shaved ice, shaved ice rice cakes (bingsutteok), fruit (kiwi, tomato, strawberry, etc.), milk, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup
1. Prepare the shaved ice toppings to your taste and with whatever you have on hand.
2. I froze watermelon that was not very sweet to use instead of plain ice.
Instead of ice, you can also freeze milk in an ice cube tray and blend it in a blender.
3. Blend the frozen watermelon in a blender.
4. Place the blended frozen watermelon in a bowl and top with the shaved ice toppings.
If the watermelon is not very sweet, blend it together with honey or sugar to make and enjoy frozen watermelon sorbet.
Ppunwife's tips
- If the watermelon is not very sweet, blend it together with honey or sugar to make and enjoy frozen watermelon sorbet.
FAQ
Can I freeze other ingredients instead of watermelon?
You can freeze milk in an ice cube tray and blend it in a blender to use instead of ice.
What should I do if the watermelon is not sweet enough?
If the watermelon lacks sweetness, you can blend it with honey or sugar and freeze it to enjoy like a watermelon sorbet.
What kinds of fruit should I prepare for the shaved ice toppings?
You can freely prepare and top it with kiwi, tomato, strawberry, watermelon, or whatever you have on hand and prefer.
