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Ujikintoki Kakigori

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Japanese shaved ice is called kakigori. There are a variety of flavors, and a traditional kind is Uji-kintoki which is flavored with green tea syrup and anko (sweet azuki beans). Sweetened condensed milk is often poured.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp green tea powder
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tbsp anko
  • ice cubes or a block of ice

Preparation:

Dissolve green tea powder and granulated sugar in 2 Tbsp of hot water. Cool the syrup and put in a small serving bowl. Shave ice over the green tea syrup, using a home shaved ice machine. Top with anko. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the ice.
*Make 1 serving

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