Hong-Kong-Style Red Bean Shaved Ice (港式红豆冰 Gang Shi Hong Dou Bing)
Hong-Kong-style Red Bean Shaved Ice is a great summer treat. My kids love it!
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2/3 cup red beans
- 2 cups water (Instant Pot Version) or 2.5 cups (Non Instant Pot Version)
- 1/4 cup sugar + 2 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups ice
- 1 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- 1
Instant Pot Version: Rinse the red beans thoroughly. Add the red beans and 2 cups of water to an Instant Pot. Close and lock the instant pot lid. Make sure the steam valve points towards “sealing,” and not “venting.” Press the "Porridge" button on the Instant Pot and set the timer to 45-50 minutes. When the Instant Pot is done cooking the red beans, it will switch to the “Keep Warm” mode automatically. You can use a utensil to manually switch the valve to the “Venting” position to let out the steam. (WARNING: Never use your hand to turn the valve as the steam will be hot. ALWAYS follow all safety instructions that come with your particular Instant Pot.) Optionally: if you are not pressed for time, wait 15-20 minutes until the Instant Pot naturally releases pressure. No matter the method, be sure to wait until the little floater next to the valve drops down before opening the lid.
- 2
Non Instant Pot Version: Rinse the red beans thoroughly. Soak the red beans for at least 3 hours. Put the red beans in a medium sauce pan. Add 2.5 cups of water to the sauce pan. Set the heat to medium-high. When the water boils (about 10 minutes), cover the lid and lower the heat to medium- low or low and simmer for at least 45 minutes or until beans are soften.
- 3
Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the cooked red beans, mixing thoroughly. Let it cool completely before using. (Can also be stored in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.)
- 4
Add ~4 cups of ice to a blender. Blend on medium or high to make shaved ice.
- 5
In a measurement cup with a spout, add 1 cup of evaporated milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar, mixing until the sugar is completely dissolved. If making only 2 drinks, use 1/2 cup of evaporated milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- 6
To make one HK Style Red Bean Shaved Ice: In a glass cup (at least 2 cups or 16 oz in size), first add half a cup of mixed red beans along with its liquid. Then add about 1 cup of shaved ice on top. Pour 1/4 cup of sweetened evaporated milk evenly on the shaved ice. Mix well and enjoy!