Many traditional summer treats have been coming back into fashion lately, and this summer it seems that the U.S. foodie scene has declared shaved ice the hot "new" way to stay — and be — cool.
Shaved ice has been a popular dessert in Asia for countless generations and many countries have their own variation of the classic treat. In Taiwan, bao bing stores can be found on many streets. These stores serve up the refreshing delicacy with a wide variety of ingredients, including sweet red or green beans, tapioca balls, chewy goodies like aiyu jelly, and so on. Condensed milk or fruit syrups are sometimes poured over the shaved ice to give it an added sweetness.
It might surprise some people to learn that a somewhat different variety of shaved ice has a long history in the United States. In the U.S., the dessert is particularly associated with Hawaii, where many Japanese people settled, bringing the treat with them from their homeland. Now, the classic dessert is experiencing a revival and finding new fans all across the country.
"We have long lines. People are really excited about it," said David Carrell, one of the operators of the New York City-based People's Pops, which specializes in shaved ice, along with ice pops, both made with fresh fruits and herbs. Carrell, also a coauthor of the new "People's Pops" cookbook containing 55 ice pop and shaved ice recipes, thinks shaved ice is on the verge of becoming a mainstream phenomenon.
Carrell believes that there is a very good reason for this, saying shaved ice has dramatic appeal, especially when it is made from hand-carved ice instead of using machines. "There's not much visibly exciting about an ice pop," he said. "But if you have a 100-pound (45.5-kg) block of ice sitting in front of you and you're watching someone shave it by hand — especially on a day when it's approaching 40 degrees Celsius — it will stop you in your tracks."
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