How To Make Melon Shaved Ice Using A Whole Melon
If you’re looking for a fun and new-age way to enjoy shaved ice, then you’ve got to try making this melon kakigori.
Are you familiar with kakigori? It’s Japan’s take on shaved ice, and it's a popular dessert to enjoy during the sweltering summer months. We’ve previously shared two kakigori recipes for Uji Kintoki (matcha kakigori) and strawberry kakigori. This melon kakigori that we’re going to share today is a new and trendy kind of kakigori that’s popular with the younger generations in Japan.
Lately, many Japanese cafes and restaurants have been selling “Whole Melon Shaved Ice.” It is exactly what it sounds like; fluffy shaved ice served inside of a melon.
This type of shaved ice is different from other kinds of Japanese shaved ice because the ice itself is made from frozen melon. In fact, this special melon shaved ice uses the entire melon so that the flavor comes through in the ice, syrup, and decoration. It’s the perfect sweet treat for melon lovers!
In order to make the ice for this kakigori, we are going to freeze the flesh of a melon and use it in place of ice. We also recommend drizzling sweetened condensed milk on top of the melon kakigori, because frozen fruit tends to not be as sweet as fresh fruit.
We are also going to use the juice from the melon to make fresh syrup. You can keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and use it for kakigori, or even drizzle it over ice cream or yogurt.
You don’t need to come all the way to Japan to try this trendy shaved ice dessert out for yourself, because you can make it at home with only a few simple ingredients. It may look a little intimidating or difficult to make, but we promise you that it’s very simple and easy! We hope you’ll try making it this summer!
Overview
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Total servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 Melon of choice
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Water
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