Patbingsu (Korean Red Bean Shaved Ice)

Method4 steps · about 4 hr 15 min

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   Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Pour into containers that fit your ice shaver, or ice-cube trays for the blender alternative and freeze until solid, 4 hours or overnight. Smaller containers freeze faster and are easier to shave.

   Freeze milk until solid (at least) · 240 minUses 4 cup (960 mL) whole milk · 6 tbsp (90 mL / about 120 g) sweet condensed milk (plus extra)

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   Step 2: Remove the frozen milk and run it through the ice shaver. Divide the fluffy shaved ice among serving bowls.

   Uses solid frozen sweetened milk for ice-shaver method

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   Step 3: Blender alternative: instead of using an ice shaver, blend the frozen milk cubes in a food processor or sturdy blender until finely crushed and fluffy. Pulse in short bursts to avoid melting the ice. Divide among serving bowls.

   Uses sweetened milk frozen in ice-cube trays for blender alternative

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   Step 4: Top with misugaru, sweet red beans, fresh fruit, and injeolmi if using. Drizzle extra sweetened condensed milk over the top. Serve immediately.

   Uses 1 (16 oz / 454 g) can sweetened whole red beans · 6 tbsp (45 g) misugaru (roasted grain powder) · 18-12 pieces (about 180–270 g)optional Injeolmi (Korean sweet rice cake) (optional) · assorted summer fruits to garnish (optional, see note below) · extra sweetened condensed milk, to drizzle as desired · shaved milk ice, if using the ice shaver · finely crushed frozen milk, if using the blender alternative