Alternative names Bingsu Course Dessert Main ingredients Shaved ice, red beans | Type Shaved ice Serving temperature Cold Place of origin Korea | |
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Variations Nokcha-bingsu (green tea bingsu), ttalgi-bingsu (strawberry bingsu), choko-bingsu (chocolate bingsu), etc. Similar Shaved ice, Injeolmi, Adzuki bean, Kakigōri, Tteok | ||
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Patbingsu (팥빙수, sometimes anglicized as patbingsoo, literally "red beans shaved ice") is a Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings such as chopped fruit, condensed milk, fruit syrup, and red beans. Varieties with ingredients other than red beans are called bingsu and also with the anglicized spelling bingsoo. The snack is highly popular in Korea.
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- Making patbingsu at google in nyc
- History
- Variations
- Availability
- References
The food originally began as ice shavings with red bean paste (known as pat, 팥). It was traded among government officials. Many varieties of patbingsu exist in contemporary culture.
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History
The early forms of patbingsu consisted of shaved ice and two or three ingredients, such as, red bean paste, tteok, and ground nut powder. The earliest forms of patbingsu can be found in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Government records show officials sharing crushed ice topped with various fruits.
The modern forms of patbingsu are reputed to have originated during the period of Korea under Japanese rule (1910~1945) with the introduction of a cold red bean paste dish. However, the combination of a red bean paste and shaved ice is a Korean invention. During the Korean War (1950-1953), foreign influence led to the inclusion of ingredients such as fruit cocktail, ice cream, fruits, nuts, cereal, and syrups, and whipped cream. In the 1970s and 1980s, popular ingredients included fruit cocktail, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries.
Variations
Currently, there are a variety of patbingsu types and flavors. Many bingsus do not follow the tradition and some do not include the red bean paste. Some popular flavors are: green tea, coffee, and yogurt.
Availability
Patbingsu can be found at most fast food restaurants, cafes, and bakeries in South Korea. Patbingsu is also a very popular dessert at cafés in Vancouver, New York's, Los Angeles', or Atlanta's Koreatown.