Korean · dessert
Bingsu (빙수)
Bingsu (빙수) reads sweetness 7.8, fruity 5.3 and richness 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean dessert, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.8 · Fruity 5.3 · Richness 4.5 · Floral 2.7 · Sourness 2.0 · Umami 1.4 · Earthy 1.4 · Salinity 0.7 · Citrus 0.7 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 4 cups finely shaved ice
- 1 cup sweet red bean paste (pat)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup rice cakes (tteok), small pieces
- 1 cup fresh fruit, mixed
- 2 scoops ice cream
- 2 tbsp fruit syrup
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 91.2 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 1.6 g fat, 17.2 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Shave ice very finely to achieve a snow-like texture and mound into a tall bowl.
- Ladle sweetened red bean paste generously over the top, then add tteok, fruit, and a scoop of ice cream.
- Drizzle condensed milk over everything and serve immediately.
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- Clafoutis — French
- Victoria Sponge — British
- Tres Leches Cake — Mexican
- Bread and Butter Pudding — British
- Mousse de Maracuja — Brazilian
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