Strawberry Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)
Mounds of fluffy snow-like ice drenched in fresh strawberry syrup and a ribbon of condensed milk. Japan's best summer treat.
- Time8 hr 20
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pour the cold water into a freezer-safe container and freeze solid, at least 8 hours or overnight. Chill 4 serving bowls in the freezer.
480 min - 2
For the syrup, put the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and 100 ml water in a pan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until the fruit collapses and the syrup is deep red.
10 min - 3
Push the syrup through a sieve, pressing out all the juice. Cool, then chill until cold. It should be pourable but a little thick.
- 4
Leave the ice block on the worktop for 5 minutes so it is slightly damp. Break it into chunks and blitz in a strong food processor or blender in short bursts, scraping down, until it looks like fine, fluffy snow.
- 5
Work quickly: pile the ice high into the chilled bowls, spooning it loosely so it stays airy.
- 6
Pour the strawberry syrup over each pile, drizzle with the condensed milk and top with the halved strawberries. Eat immediately with a spoon.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
