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Ujikintoki (Matcha Shaved Ice)

Beat the heat with refreshing Japanese matcha shaved ice called Ujikintoki. In this traditional dessert, we top fluffy shavings of snowy ice with beloved Japanese flavors like sweet matcha syrup, anko, mochi balls, and green tea ice cream. It‘s a must-try recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

For the Matcha Syrup
  • ¼ cup sugar (4 Tbsp)
  • ½ Tbsp matcha (green tea powder)
  • 2 Tbsp hot water
For the Shaved Ice
  • ice (block; for your shaved ice machine)
  • ⅓ cup sweet red bean paste (anko) (you can make my homemade Anko recipe)
  • toppings of your choice (optional; I recommend a scoop of Matcha Ice Cream, homemade Shiratama Dango (mochi balls), and/or 1 Tbsp of sweetened condensed milk)

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. To make the matcha syrup, combine ¼ cup sugar and ½ Tbsp matcha (green tea powder) in a small bowl and whisk together. Then, add 2 Tbsp hot water and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool in the freezer (don’t forget to take it out) or refrigerator (if you still have time before serving).
  3. I use an electric shaved ice machine. Put the block of ice in the machine and run it for a while to let it form a nice peak of ice in an individual serving bowl. Toward the end, rotate the bowl to correct any lopsidedness. Repeat with the other individual serving bowl.
  4. Now, add your toppings to each bowl. Pour 2 Tbsp of green tea syrup onto the shaved ice. Then, add a dollop of the ⅓ cup sweet red bean paste (anko) to each bowl. You can also add optional toppings of your choice; I like to add homemade Shiratama Dango (mochi balls), a scoop of Matcha Ice Cream, and 1 Tbsp of sweetened condensed milk. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 48mg (2%) Potassium 211mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Potassium 211mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.