Chinese shaved ice

The tea was also too hot, so Kris would scoop up some fresh clean snow in a mug and then pour the hot sweet tea over it. You might be wondering if the sweetened condensed milk is necessary. Place the peanuts in a pressure cooker and add the 4 cups of water. Some might say the result is among the best-looking of all shaved ice desserts! More about badges Request a badge. From night markets to dedicated shops like Yong Kang 15, Taiwanese shaved ice is a staple in Taipei. Chill the syrup in the refrigerator.

Some people call it shaved snow; others have dubbed it snow ice. The tea was also too hot, so Kris would scoop up some fresh clean snow in a mug and then pour the hot sweet tea over it. Fill the bowl with shaved ice, top with fruit, a little sweetened condensed milk, some green tea mochi cut into little squares, and a scoop of passion fruit ice cream. I really love this simple shaved ice recipe: icy cold, flavored with syrup and topped with an assortment of fruits you like.

I lived in Taiwan for a couple of years and loved this stuff. Blockheads Shavery Blockheads is similar to Fluff Ice -- both sell quick, easy, design-it-yourself snow ice. Spring is slowly fading away, and with the summer months are coming, it's time for shaved ice, a wonderful sugary delicacy that can be found all throughout Los Angeles. Perfect healthy summer ice. I hope you got your shaved ice fix.