Kakigori Recipe
Japanese · Dessert · 10 min total
Kakigori is a classic Japanese shaved ice dessert, often served with sweet syrups and toppings. This recipe makes a light, fluffy ice base that you can customize with your favorite flavors.
10
min prep
min prep
1
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or flavored syrup like strawberry, melon, or matcha)
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (optional)
- 1 tablespoon azuki beans (canned, drained, optional)
- 1 mochi piece (optional)
Instructions
- Place ice cubes in a blender or shaved ice machine. If using a blender, pulse until the ice becomes fine, fluffy snow. Avoid over-blending into slush.
- Transfer the shaved ice into a serving bowl, mounding it into a dome shape.
- Drizzle the simple syrup evenly over the top of the ice.
- If desired, drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the syrup.
- Top with azuki beans and a piece of mochi, if using. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For best results, use a dedicated shaved ice machine; a blender works but yields a denser texture.
- Flavored syrups can be homemade by simmering fruit juice with sugar.
- Store leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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