Matcha Kakigori Recipe
Make Matcha Kakigori Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ice base
Matcha syrup
Condensed milk & toppings
Method
Directions
- 1
Make matcha syrup
In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and fully dissolved. Add sugar and whisk until completely incorporated. Let the syrup cool slightly before use.
- 2
Shave the ice into a fluffy mound using a shaved ice machine or ice shaver. If you don't have a machine, crush ice in a blender in short pulses until finely shaved.
- 3
Assemble the kakigori: Slide fluffy shaved ice into serving bowls, creating a shallow well in the center.
- 4
Drizzle matcha syrup evenly over the shaved ice, allowing small ribbons of green to color the top.
- 5
Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the ice in a zig-zag pattern, followed by kuromitsu for a dark, maple-like sweetness.
- 6
Optional garnishes: add whipped cream if desired and dust with a light sprinkle of powdered matcha.
- 7
Serve immediately. Kakigori is best enjoyed right away before the ice begins to melt.