Make a perfect summer dessert, Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice) at home! It will chill you down for sure! Also, it’s super easy and delicious. 

Bingsu / Bingsoo (빙수) is probably the most sought after summer dessert in Korea. Bingsu means Korean shaved ice dessert.

INGREDIENTS FOR PATBINGSU, SERVES 2

• 400 g / 0.9 pounds ice cubes
• 2 Tbsp sweet red bean paste (or more to taste)
• 2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk (or more to taste)
• 16 mini sweet rice cakes (mochi)
• 80 g / 2.8 ounces strawberry, chopped
• 45 g / 1.6 ounces kiwi, thinly sliced
• 45 g / 1.6 ounces blueberry
• 45 g / 1.6 ounces pineapple, chopped

*Other popular toppings – A scoop of ice cream, breakfast cereal (e.g. cornflakes), green tea powder, Korean roasted grains, mango, banana, jellies. The list goes on and on.

**1 Tbsp = 15 ml

HOW TO MAKE PATBINGSU (KOREAN SHAVED ICE)

1. Put the ice blocks into a food processor (or shaved ice machine if you have one). Grind the ice (for about 20 seconds) until it has a smooth texture.

2. Place the shaved ice into a chilled serving bowl. Top up with your choice of fruit, red bean paste, mochi. Garnish with sweetened condensed milk.  (FYI: I like layering the sweetened condensed milk on top of the shaved ice as well as on top of the fruit.)

3. Serve.