Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)
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Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)
Description
Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) is made by finely shaving ice cubes into a fluffy snow texture. The dessert is assembled by placing the shaved ice in a bowl or cup, then drizzling with various syrups prepared from fresh or frozen fruits like strawberries and mangoes or with matcha powder infused into a sweet syrup. The syrups are cooked by simmering the fruit or matcha with sugar and water, then straining for a smooth consistency.
The matcha syrup has a subtle, earthy flavor balanced with sweetness, while the strawberry and mango syrups provide bright, fruity tastes. Optionally, drizzling sweetened condensed milk over the shaved ice adds richness and a creamy contrast to the refreshing icy base. This method produces a light and textural dessert ideal for cooling down on warm days.
Serve the Kakigori immediately after assembly to enjoy the ice's delicate texture before it melts. Additional toppings such as fresh fruit or mochi can be added for variety. Homemade syrups can be refrigerated and used for other desserts or drinks.
Ingredients
For the Shaved Ice:
- 6 cups ice cubes
For the Syrups (make one or more flavor)
Matcha Syrup
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup water hot
- 1 cup sugar
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen, no need to thaw)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Mango Syrup
- 1 cup Mango fresh or frozen, no need to thaw, chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Optional
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Prepare one or more syrups
Matcha Syrup
- Heat the water in a pan on the stove until simmering.
- Whisk the matcha with a little of the hot water in a small bowl, until dissolved.
- Add the sugar to the pot of simmering water and heat for 5 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved. Whisk in the dissolved matcha and heat for a further minute.
Strawberry Syrup
- Simmer strawberries, sugar, and water for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Cool and refrigerate.
Mango Syrup
- Simmer mango, sugar, and water for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Cool and refrigerate.
Assemble Kakigori
- Shave ice into fine, fluffy snow using an ice shaver or whiz in a blender.
- Fill a small bowl or cup with shaved ice.
- Drizzle with syrups and (if using) the condensed milk.
- Add optional toppings like fruit or mochi.
- Serve Immediately
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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