As temperatures rise in Korea, one dessert quietly makes its seasonal comeback: bingsoo. This shaved ice treat, often topped with sweet red beans, fruit, or condensed milk, becomes a staple as spring transitions into summer.
Peak strawberry season in Korea is January to March though they start to hit supermarkets and restaurant menus as soon as December and as late as April. Strawberries are an ideal fruit to grow in Korean greenhouses hence the winter harvests.
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Always curious to try something new, I picked up two 300mL Shak King Light strawberry & banana milk shakes for 1,400Won. They’re made by Seoul Milk, the largest and oldest dairy company in Korea (since 1937). Continue reading
