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Patbingsu
If using dried beans: soak 4 hours or overnight, then simmer in fresh water until very soft, 45โ60 minutes. Stir in sugar and a pinch of salt. Cool.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Patbingsu take?
1 hr 20 min all in โ 20 min prep, 1 hr cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
80 g (for the beans, skip if canned sweet) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Shaved ice machine โ Blender snow from ice cubes. Coarser. Still cold. Still beans.
Any tips from this recipe?
Canned sweet azuki is how a lot of homes do this on a Tuesday. Fruit on top is a cafe version. Beans still have to show up.
Can I prepare this ahead?
If using dried beans: soak 4 hours or overnight, then simmer in fresh water until very soft, 45โ60 minutes. Stir in sugar and a pinch of salt. Cool.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.