Watermelon Shaved Ice
Ingredients:
- 720 ml (3 cups) fresh watermelon
- Maple syrup, to taste
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
Equipments:
Features:
Gluten-Free
Raw
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Freezer Friendly
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Nutrition:
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Instructions:
- Cut: Cut 3 cups fresh watermelon into large wedges or thick sticks. Remove any seeds and rind.
- Freeze: Lay the watermelon pieces on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight until fully solid.
- Grate: Remove from freezer and immediately grate on the coarse side of a box grater. Work quickly to keep it icy.
- Top and Serve: Pile the shaved ice into bowls. Drizzle with maple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes: Work quickly when grating — the watermelon melts fast once out of the freezer. Use seedless watermelon for the smoothest results.
Storage: Best served immediately. Refreeze the grated ice for up to 30 minutes if it softens before serving.
Swaps: Skip maple syrup — ripe watermelon is sweet enough on its own. Try tajin or chili-lime seasoning instead of lime juice for a Mexican-inspired twist.
Tips: Freeze watermelon in a single layer so it freezes evenly and is easier to grate. Press down with a spoon to pack the shavings into a smooth, sorbet-like texture.
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The fresh watermelon adds juicy sweetness and a refreshing bite. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The fresh lime juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish.
Watermelon Shaved Ice
Ingredients:
- 720 ml (3 cups) fresh watermelon
- Maple syrup, to taste
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
Equipments:
Features:
Why These Ingredients:
This recipe leans on a handful of key ingredients to get its flavor and texture right. The fresh watermelon adds juicy sweetness and a refreshing bite. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The fresh lime juice adds acidity that brightens and balances the dish.
Instructions:
- Cut: Cut 3 cups fresh watermelon into large wedges or thick sticks. Remove any seeds and rind.
- Freeze: Lay the watermelon pieces on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight until fully solid.
- Grate: Remove from freezer and immediately grate on the coarse side of a box grater. Work quickly to keep it icy.
- Top and Serve: Pile the shaved ice into bowls. Drizzle with maple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice.
