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Patbingsu

팥빙수

What exactly is it?

Sweet cooked red beans top finely shaved ice. Milk ice gives a soft, snow-like texture, while water ice has a cleaner crunch. Rice cakes and condensed milk are common additions, and a bowl may be sized for sharing.

Main ingredients

Shaved water or milk ice, sweet red beans and rice cake; optional condensed milk

Ordering and serving

Try a spoonful before adding condensed milk. If avoiding dairy, check the ice itself as well as the toppings.

Origins and changes

The basic combination of beans, rice cake and milk has expanded into many fruit and specialty bingsu versions. Patbingsu remains the bean-centered member of that family.

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Main ingredients: Shaved water or milk ice, sweet red beans and rice cake; optional condensed milk
Flavor and character: Sweet cooked red beans top finely shaved ice. Milk ice gives a soft, snow-like texture, while water ice has a cleaner crunch. Rice cakes and condensed milk are common additions, and a bowl may be sized for sharing.
How to eat it: Try a spoonful before adding condensed milk. If avoiding dairy, check the ice itself as well as the toppings.

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