Korean food, clothing, music, films, and TV series are a big hit around the world, especially among Indian fans. Foodies who are curious about Korean cuisine are always excited to explore cafes that serve Korean food and also try to recreate Korean recipes at home. If you too are a Korean food enthusiast, here is a refreshing and easy-to-recreate beverage recipe called Korean strawberry milk. This is a delicious and aesthetic drink that you can make at home as well, especially this time of the year when fresh strawberries are in season.
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What Is Korean Strawberry Milk?
Korean strawberry milk is called 'ttalgi uyu' in Korean. Ttalgi uyu translates to 'strawberry' (ttalgi) and 'milk' (uyu). This drink is commonly served in South Korean cafes and is loved by both children and adults.
Now you must have tried strawberry milk before and might wonder what could be different about this recipe. Well, what sets this Korean recipe apart from the rest is that it uses only fresh strawberries, and no added colour, artificial flavour, or syrup is used to make this delicious strawberry milk. Further, it does not look all pink like a typical strawberry milkshake. Instead, you can see white milk on the top with swirls of red strawberry sauce and strawberry chunks at the bottom. An aesthetic, sweet, and delicious drink, perfectly carrying the Korean vibe in it. If you cannot find this drink at a cafe, just recreate it at home with this simple recipe.
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How To Make Korean Strawberry Milk At Home | Korean Strawberry Milk Recipe
This tasty and easy recipe requires only three ingredients -- strawberries, sugar, and milk. Begin by mashing or chopping fresh strawberries and then mix them with sugar. Put this mix in the refrigerator for an hour. Once chilled, add some of this mix in a glass, pour chilled milk and serve. You can use dairy-based milk or opt for coconut milk instead. Click here for the full step-by-step recipe.
You can skip the toppings if you want, or choose from a variety of toppings like fresh strawberries, whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla or strawberry ice cream, and strawberry jelly. Additionally, here are some tips to help you get this recipe right.
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3 Bonus Tips To Perfectly Make The Korean Strawberry Milk
- If you want to make a larger quantity of Korean strawberry syrup, consider making it at a strawberry-to-sugar ratio of 1 to 1. This can help the syrup last for usually up to 2 weeks.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar based on how sweet you like your milk beverages. It can be a 1 to 0.5 ratio or even a 1 to 0.2 ratio.
- For sugar, it is recommended to use raw, less processed sugar to make a more flavorful drink. If you cannot find raw sugar, you can also opt for white sugar.