Picture yourself on a scorching summer day, desperately yearning for relief from the sweltering heat.
The blazing sun shows no mercy, leaving you craving a refreshing escape to a frosty oasis.
Well, guess what?
You don’t need to search far and wide.
Just grab the KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment and get ready to transform plain ice into a frozen paradise right in your own kitchen.
What is Shaved Ice?
Shaved ice is a delicious and refreshing treat that can be enjoyed all year round.
It is especially popular in tropical and subtropical regions, where it helps people cool down from the heat.
Shaved ice is also known by different names and variations around the world, such as bingsu in Korea, halo-halo in the Philippines, kakigori in Japan, granita in Italy, and shave ice in Hawaii.
Unlike snow cones, which are made of crushed ice, shaved ice is made of thin flakes of ice that have a light and fluffy texture.
Shaved ice can be topped with various syrups, sauces, fruits, nuts, whipped cream, condensed milk, and more to create different flavors and combinations.
Some of the most popular shaved ice flavors include strawberry, mango, coconut, pineapple, chocolate, vanilla, and rainbow.
How to Use the KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment
One of the easiest ways to make shaved ice at home is with the KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment. This attachment works with all KitchenAid Stand Mixers and allows you to create shaved ice in three simple steps:
Freeze the liquid
Freeze water, juice, coffee, milk, or any other liquid in the included plastic ice molds.
You can use any liquid that you like or that matches your desired flavor.
For example, you can freeze orange juice for a citrusy shaved ice, or coffee for a caffeinated one.
You can also mix different liquids to create unique flavors.
The ice molds have lids that prevent spills and odors in your freezer.
They can hold up to 500 milliliters of liquid each.
Attach the ice shaver to your stand mixer
Attach the ice shaver to your Kitchenaid stand mixer and choose between the fine or coarse blade depending on your preference.
The fine blade produces smoother and softer shaved ice, while the coarse blade produces a crunchier and icier one.
You can easily switch between the blades by unscrewing the knob on the attachment.
The attachment also has a chute that directs the shaved ice into a bowl or cup below.
Shave the ice
Turn on the KitchenAid mixer and shave the ice into a bowl or cup.
You can adjust the speed of the mixer to control the rate of shaving.
You can also tilt the attachment slightly to change the angle of the blade and the thickness of the flakes.
You should shave enough ice to fill about three-quarters of your bowl or cup.
How to Customize Your Shaved Ice Creations
The KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment allows you to customize your shaved ice creations.
You can freeze and shave different liquids to create different colors and flavors of ice.
You can also adjust the texture of the ice by changing the speed of the mixer or the angle of the blade.
And you can experiment with different toppings and combinations to suit your taste buds.
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Some of the possible toppings and combinations that you can try are:
- Strawberry syrup, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries for a classic strawberry shortcake shaved ice.
- Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chopped nuts, and mini marshmallows for a decadent rocky road shaved ice.
- Coconut milk, condensed milk, mango chunks, and shredded coconut for a tropical mango coconut shaved ice.
- Lemon juice, honey, mint leaves, and blueberries for a refreshing lemon blueberry shaved ice.
- Vanilla syrup, banana slices, chocolate chips, and crushed graham crackers for a banana cream pie shaved ice.
How to Clean the KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment
The KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment is also easy to clean.
The attachment and the blades are dishwasher safe, and the ice molds can be washed by hand or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
It would help if you washed them after each use to prevent stains and odors.
Conclusion
Shaved ice is a fun and easy way to make delicious and refreshing desserts and drinks at home.
With the KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment, you can create shaved ice in three simple steps and customize it with different liquids and toppings.
The attachment is also easy to clean and works with all KitchenAid Stand Mixers.
If you want to enjoy shaved ice at home anytime you want, you should get yourself a KitchenAid Ice Shaver Attachment today!
Konnichiwa! (Hello!) I'm Pat Tokuyama, a Japanese tofu cookbook author, who travels for music, food, and adventure. If you like Japanese tea, checkout some of the newestorganic japanese tea, matcha bowls and noren and more!
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