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korea's Patbingsu (readbean ice flakes) taste ,price
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History of Patbingsu
Origin
Ancient Joseon: The history of shaved ice dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. At that time, shaved ice was a concept of "cold food," but not the current form. As a kind of cold food, various desserts using ice existed.
Japanese colonial era: The modern form of shaved ice was influenced by Japan. It started to be eaten with red beans on top of shaved ice, a similar form to Japan's 'kakigori'.
modern times
1950s-60s: After the Korean War, patbingsu became popular with the spread of bingsu machines. Patbingsu has become a representative dessert in the summer.
After the 1990s: Patbingsu continued to evolve, with the addition of various ingredients and toppings. High-end Patbingsu with various ingredients such as fruit, rice cake, condensed milk, and ice cream appeared.
The taste of patbingsu
Basic taste
Red bean: Sweet and soft red bean is a key ingredient in patbingsu. It is boiled with sugar to give it a sweet taste, and sometimes it is cooked slightly salty.
Ice: The ground ice provides a cool and refreshing taste with red beans. The texture of ice is an important factor that determines the texture of shaved ice.
a variety of toppings
Fruits: Various fresh fruits such as strawberries, mangoes, bananas, kiwis, etc. are added for a refreshing taste.
Rice Cake: The chewy texture adds a unique texture to patbingsu. A variety of rice cakes are used, such as sticky rice cakes and injeolmi.
Ice Cream: Various flavors of ice cream such as vanilla and chocolate are added for a sweeter and richer taste.
Condensed milk: Condensed milk adds a soft, deep sweetness to patbingsu.
Soybean flour: Soybean flour adds a savory flavor and makes the texture more colorful.
the price of patbingsu
Past
1950-60 s: in the early days, the price was relatively high because it was before the spread of the shaved ice machine, and it was mainly served as a limited summer menu.
1970s-80s: Popularized and easily accessible at regular cafes and restaurants. Prices during this period ranged from W500 to W1,000.
modern times
Regular Pat-Bing-Soo: Currently, regular Pat-Bing-Soo costs between W5,000 and W100,000.
Premium Pat-Bing-Soo: Luxury pat-Bing-Soo offered by cafes and dessert shops go from W15,000 to W20,000 or more. This is because premium ingredients and unique toppings are added.
The Cultural Meaning of Pat-Bing-Soo
Summer Dessert: Patbingsu has become a classic dessert that cools you down in the hot summer. It has the effect of cooling off and refreshing yourself with a sweet taste.
Social Communication Space: From the days of enjoying patbingsu at coffee shops in the past to the culture of sharing it with friends or family at modern cafes, patbingsu has been an important medium for helping people communicate.
Evolution and Innovation: Patbingsu has been constantly evolving and transforming into various forms. In modern times, not only traditional patbingsu, but also fusion patbingsu combined with various ingredients, and bingsu with different flavors are appearing to satisfy consumers' diverse tastes.
Making patbingsu
Basic ingredients
ground ice
Red beans (boiled and cooked with sugar)
condensed milk
Additional toppings
Fresh fruit (strawberry, mango, banana, etc.)
Rice cake (sticky rice cake, injeolmi, etc.)
Ice cream
bean flour
a recipe
Boil red beans and prepare them by boiling them with sugar.
Place the ground ice in a bowl.
Put the red beans on the ice.
Sprinkle with condensed milk and top with additional toppings as desired.
You can enjoy it sweeter by adding ice cream.
Patbingsu can be made with simple ingredients, but it is also fun to make your own unique patbingsu using various toppings.
conclusion
Patbingsu has become a representative summer snack in Korea beyond just desserts. Its history is deep and diverse, and its flavors continue to evolve as well. With various price points, Patbingsu is an essential snack in the summer that cools down and brings sweet joy.