Kakigori with Fruit

Kakigori with Fruit is a refreshing Japanese shaved ice dessert topped with an array of fresh fruits, perfect for warm days. This delightful treat combines the lightness of fluffy ice with the vibrant flavors of seasonal fruits, making it both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying.

Ingredients

• ice - 300 grams
• water - 200 milliliters
• sugar - 50 grams
• fresh mango - 1 medium, diced
• kiwi - 1 medium, sliced
• strawberries - 100 grams, hulled and halved
• sweetened condensed milk - 2 tablespoons
• matcha powder - 1 teaspoon (optional for garnish)

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar, and heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow to cool.
2. Once cooled, place the sugar syrup in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to chill.
3. While the syrup is chilling, prepare your fruits by dicing the mango, slicing the kiwi, and hulling and halving the strawberries.
4. Fill a large bowl with ice and use a blender or ice shaver to shave the ice into fine, fluffy snow-like texture.
5. Scoop the shaved ice into two serving bowls.
6. Drizzle the chilled sugar syrup over the shaved ice evenly.
7. Top each bowl with the diced mango, kiwi slices, and strawberry halves.
8. For an extra touch, drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the top and sprinkle with matcha powder if desired.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing dessert.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins from fresh fruits which boost immunity.
• Low in calories, making it a guilt-free dessert option.

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