You can make the best shave ice at home, and it’s so quick and easy! You can have the same yummy treat anytime, anywhere!
Shave ice has long been a personal and family favorite. We are from the West, and it’s pretty popular in the areas where we grew up. It was something we looked forward to whenever we went back to visit, and we missed not having it very often. It’s just like Hawaiian shave ice, which is just about the best thing ever!! Shave ice is a light, fluffy texture, similar to the texture of snow. Then you drizzle the top with yummy flavored syrups and extra toppings like sweetened condensed milk (referred to as a snow cap in Hawaii), scoop of vanilla ice cream, or heavy cream. SO yummy!
About five or so years ago, one of my good friends served us shave ice at her home, and then I had ALL the questions. I was so excited about having it much more often, and especially that it was so so easy. Since then we’ve shared this info to many people, and they’ve all asked because it’s just that good!
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The Best Shave Ice Machine
For our family to go out and buy shave ice (or even ice cream) it’s about $40 or so. With this machine we’ve literally made thousands of shave ice, and our money has been very well spent. We’ve hosted parties, lots of guests, made plenty on summer days for our family, and even take it with us on vacation. This ice shaver machine produces the finest, fluffiest snow-like consistency, which is what shave ice is known for. If you’ve ever had shave ice in Hawaii, and you want to reproduce it at home, this is the machine for you! There are larger machines that use actual large blocks of ice, but that’s definitely more commercial, and much more difficult to use at home–and more expensive.
What’s the difference between snow cones and shave ice?
This is a popular question, and there is a definite answer. It all comes down to the ice. Snow cones are made of larger pieces of ice–like little chunks–and has a crunchier consistency. Shave ice is very fine, light, and fluff, like snow. It sounds like a small distinction, but it’s really quite a big difference. The flavor syrups also stick more easily to the fluffier shave ice.
How To Make A Kona Ice
FAQ
What is Kona Ice made of?
Does Kona Ice use corn syrup?
How do I make shaved ice at home?
Is Kona Ice good for you?
What is Kona Ice?
A frozen dessert with ice shaved into thin, delicate flakes, creating a soft and fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Flavored syrup is poured over the ice, resulting in a mouthwatering treat. With Kona Ice, you can put on your own flavors at our patented FlavorWave. How Do We Book You?
What is the coolest flavor on Kona Ice?
The interactive aspect of the Flavorwave® brings fun and novelty to the Kona Ice experience. Hands down, this flavor is our coolest flavor. It has a classic Blue Raspberry taste with a little bite that makes this one a go-to classic. We hunted through all the jungles in Asia to find the most willing tiger to help give us some of their blood.
How many ounces of shaved ice does Kona Ice have?
Kiddie: The smallest size available comes with 9 ounces of shaved ice, perfect for children or anyone looking to try Kona Ice for the first time. Klassic: With 12 ounces of shaved ice, this is the perfect size for nearly everyone. It gives the customer enough room to try as many flavors as they desire.
How do you make shave ice?
To make shave ice, get a block of frozen ice and use a shave ice machine to shave it (more about the machine below) into a bowl. And then top with syrup (usually a fruit-based syrup). Then you eat! You eat shave ice with a spoon and a straw.