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Patbingsu

Name: Patbingsu
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 500 g shaved ice; 4 g matcha powder; 120 g sweetened red bean paste; 80 g mini rice cakes (tteok); 40 g condensed milk; 100 g strawberries, hulled and sliced; 80 g banana, sliced; 10 g toasted sliced almonds

Patbingsu is a refreshing Korean shaved ice dessert with a fluffy, snowy texture and a mix of creamy, chewy, and fruity toppings. This quick version pairs earthy matcha, sweet red beans, soft rice cakes, fresh fruit, and condensed milk for a colorful bowl that is light yet satisfying.

10 min

2 servings

296 kcal

Korean

Ingredients

Bingsu base

500 gshaved ice
4 gmatcha powder

Toppings

120 gsweetened red bean paste
80 gmini rice cakes (tteok)
40 gcondensed milk
100 gstrawberries, hulled and sliced
80 gbanana, sliced
10 gtoasted sliced almonds

Instructions

1
Prepare all toppings before assembling: hull and slice the strawberries, slice the banana, and if the rice cakes are firm, briefly microwave them for 10-15 seconds just until soft and chewy, not hot. Chill the serving bowls if possible so the ice melts more slowly.
2
In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with 1 tablespoon of cold water from the melted edge of the ice or a few drops of water to make a smooth, lump-free paste. This helps it distribute evenly without clumping.
3
Divide the shaved ice between 2 chilled bowls, mounding it high. Drizzle the matcha paste over the ice and toss the top lightly with a spoon so some of the ice is flavored while the mound stays fluffy.
4
Top each bowl with sweetened red bean paste, mini rice cakes, strawberries, and banana, spacing the toppings so every spoonful gets a bit of each. Spoon the red beans on gently so they do not compress the ice too much.
5
Finish with a drizzle of condensed milk and a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds. Serve immediately with long spoons; bingsu is best eaten right away while the ice is still light and snowy.

Nutrition per serving

296 kcal

Calories

Protein

56g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For a true beginner-friendly 10-minute version, use store-bought sweetened red bean paste and ready-made mini tteok.
•If you do not have a shaved-ice machine, pulse ice cubes briefly in a strong blender or food processor until snow-like, stopping before it turns slushy.
•Mango, kiwi, or blueberries can replace the listed fruit without changing the method.
•For a more traditional finish, add a few extra small pieces of tteok on top just before serving.

Background

Patbingsu began as a simple Korean shaved ice dessert topped with sweetened red beans, with roots tracing back to earlier ice treats enjoyed in Korea. Over time it evolved into a beloved summer specialty, and modern versions often include fruit, condensed milk, ice cream, cereal, or green tea flavors while keeping the classic red bean element.

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