Shaved Ice

Introduction:

Shaved ice has been around for many years, beginning in Asia, and then becoming popular in Hawaii. People would shave ice by hand, creating a cold, flaky snow. Then they'd top it with fruit juices to create a refreshing treat. Something this good couldn't remain a secret. In recent years, the taste for shaved ice has spread all over the world. It is the refreshing treat for people dwelling in hot areas.

Ever Tasted It?

When a cool treat is made by pouring sweetened flavoring with shave ice, it is known as shaved ice. One can also include beans and milk to taste it better. The vendors or the sellers make sure that they give the desired taste to the customers.

For the past 47 years, the Matsumoto Store in Haleiwa has been serving up this local treat. Because shaved ice is so tender and made with the thickest, best-tasting tropical fruit flavors, it is preferred by adults and children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The Hawaiian Ice business has grown rapidly since Pacific Food & Hawaiian Ice, Inc. introduced it in Southern California.

 The Delicious Recipe:

Shave ice is much different than a snow-cone in that it is made by a small counter-top machine that shaves ice rather than grinding it like a snow-cone machine, which results in ice so fine that it rivals real snow! The snow is then placed in bowl or cup and filled with high quality tropical fruit flavors. Because the snow is so soft the syrup is held within its tender texture versus settling to the bottom like traditional snow-cones. Since the syrup is absorbed into the snow, it must be eaten with a spoon instead of a straw.

Do taste it once!!