K-Drama Bingsu Shaved Ice (빙수)
Why this food?
The fluffy Korean shaved ice with sweet red beans and condensed milk. The summer K-drama rooftop dessert — refreshing, sweet, and prettier than it looks.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
빙수 has a 1,000-year history — the earliest records from the Joseon Dynasty show nobility eating crushed ice with honey. Modern café bingsu became a luxury item in the 2010s, with premium versions costing ₩15,000–30,000 ($11–22 USD). The contrast between humble street-stall origins and high-end café culture is distinctly Korean.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Shaved ice 얼음 | Ice cubes (blend in blender) Pulse blender 10 seconds for snow-like texture Shop at Walmart |
Sweetened condensed milk 연유 | Sweetened condensed milk Eagle Brand The key ingredient — do not substitute with regular milk Shop at Walmart |
Sweet red beans (pat) 팥 | Canned sweet red beans or fruit cocktail Fruit cocktail works as a fun western substitute Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 4 cups ice Ice cubes (blend in blender)
- 3-4 tablespoons Sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup Canned sweet red beans or fruit cocktail
Instructions
- 1
Fill blender with ice cubes and pulse on high until snow-like texture (10-second bursts)
- 2
Pack blended ice firmly into a wide bowl, mound generously
- 3
Drizzle 3-4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk over the entire surface
- 4
Top with canned sweet red beans or fruit cocktail as substitute
- 5
Optional: add mini mochi, rice cakes, or cereal for texture contrast
