Matcha Bingsu (Green Tea Shaved Ice Dessert)
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Matcha Bingsu (Green Tea Shaved Ice Dessert)
Description
Matcha Bingsu, or green tea shaved ice, is prepared by blending matcha powder with cooled hot water to create a frothed green tea mixture, which is then frozen into solid blocks. These blocks are shaved finely into fluffy ice using an ice shaver. This base provides the subtle grassy and slightly bitter notes characteristic of matcha, delivering a refreshing and vibrant flavor.
The shaved ice is served immediately topped with chewy dango, sweetened adzuki beans, and condensed milk according to taste, which add textural contrast and sweetness. The dessert combines a soft texture from the shaved ice and dango with the creamy richness from the condensed milk, creating an enjoyable balance of flavors and mouthfeel.
This dessert is best eaten promptly after shaving to preserve the delicate ice texture and enjoy the fresh matcha taste. It offers a unique way to experience matcha beyond drinks, highlighting its versatile flavor paired with traditional Korean and Japanese dessert elements.
Ingredients
Matcha ice:
- ¾ C water cooled to 80°C/176°F
- 1-2 teaspoon matcha powder to your taste
Toppings:
- dango chewy glutinous rice dumplings
- adzuki beans red
- condensed milk to your taste
Instructions
Make the matcha ice block:
- Add matcha powder to a glass/jar/bowl.
- Pour the cooled boiled water over the matcha.
- Whisk the matcha until frothed.
- Let it cool.
- Transfer the cooled matcha to a freezer-safe container or ice molds (I used the molds that the ice shaver came with) and freeze until solid.
Shave the ice:
- Remove the frozen matcha block and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Place the matcha ice block into the ice shaver.
- Shave the matcha ice into a chilled bowl, according to the ice shaver manufacturer's directions.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings and condensed milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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