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Kakigori (Shaved Ice)

One serving has 209 kcal and 2 g protein, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin C (71%). Ready in 15 minutes.

Kakigori (Shaved Ice)
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  • Preparation: 10 min
  • Cooking: 5 min
  • Makes: 1 serving (390 g)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Diets: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
  • Contains: dairy

Ingredients

  • 250 g Water
  • 90 g Strawberries, raw
  • 30 g Sugar
  • 20 g Sweetened condensed milk

Method

  1. Freeze the water in a suitable container at least 6 hours ahead, until solid.
  2. Simmer the strawberries with the sugar and 20 g water for 5-6 minutes until soft, then blend smooth and cool; strain for a clearer syrup if you like.
  3. Shave the ice block finely with a shaved-ice machine or by pulsing chunks in a blender, and mound it into a bowl.
  4. Pour the strawberry syrup generously over the shaved ice.
  5. Drizzle with the sweetened condensed milk and serve immediately with a spoon.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer servingShare of a day's need
Energy209 kcal10%
Carbohydrates47.8 g
Water337 mL
Fiber1.8 g6%
Protein2.2 g5%
Tryptophan0.03 g
Threonine0.09 g
Isoleucine0.11 g
Leucine0.19 g
Lysine0.15 g
Methionine0.04 g
Cystine0.02 g
Phenylalanine0.09 g
Tyrosine0.1 g
Valine0.12 g
Histidine0.05 g
Fat2 g
Monounsaturated0.52 g
Polyunsaturated0.21 g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
Omega-60.12 g
Saturated1.1 g
Trans-Fats0 g
Cholesterol6.8 mg
Calcium79 mg8%
Copper0.07 mg8%
Iron0.42 mg2%
Magnesium19.4 mg6%
Manganese0.35 mg19%
Phosphorus72.2 mg10%
Potassium213 mg5%
Selenium3.5 µg6%
Sodium36.6 mg
Zinc0.34 mg4%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.04 mg4%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.11 mg10%
Niacin (vitamin B3)0.39 mg3%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.26 mg5%
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)0.05 mg4%
Folate (vitamin B9)23.8 µg6%
Cobalamin (vitamin B12)0.09 µg4%
Choline22.9 mg5%
Vitamin A15.7 µg2%
Vitamin C53.4 mg71%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)1.2 IU0%
Vitamin E0.29 mg2%
Vitamin K2.1 µg2%

Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.

Climate footprint

0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.

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