1. Preparation of icicles:
- Use purified water or mineral water: Ice cubes made from purified water or mineral water have fewer impurities, and the shaved ice tastes more delicate.
- Add some milk: Icicles with a certain concentration will make the shaved ice taste more dense and delicious
- Ice freezing time: Make sure the ice is fully frozen, and the freezing time is 4-8 hours. The internal structure of the ice is more stable, and the shaved ice is more delicate. If you need a commercial icicle machine, you can click here: Icicle Machine
2. Selection and adjustment of ice shaver:
- Choose a shaved ice machine: Manual shaved ice machines usually give you better control over the thickness of the shaved ice, and you can adjust it to your own preferences. If it is for commercial use, you can choose a professional shaved ice machine and use it together with an icicle machine: Commercial Shaved Ice Machine
- Adjust the thickness of the shaved ice: Most shaved ice machines have a thickness adjustment function. According to the machine manual, adjust the shaved ice blade to the thinnest gear.
- Observe the state of the shaved ice: During the shaved ice process, pay attention to the shaved ice. If large pieces of ice appear, you can adjust the strength of the shaved ice machine appropriately. If you use a commercial shaved ice machine, it generally has a thickness adjustment function.
Tips in the production process:
- Manual shaved ice machine:
- Uniform force: When shaving ice, apply force evenly, not too heavy or too light, and maintain a stable speed.
- Avoid ice melting: Try to shaved ice in a short time to avoid ice melting during the shaved ice process, which affects the taste.
- Quick ice output: The shaved ice should be taken out as soon as possible to prevent melting. You can prepare bowls and plates in advance to receive the ice.
- Commercial shaved ice machine:
- Generally used with icicles, you only need to fix the icicles in the operating position of the shaved ice machine, adjust the thickness, start the power, and use a plate to catch the ice. During the shaved ice process, you can adjust the thickness again according to the actual ice effect.
- Commercial shaved ice machine operation pictures:
- Commercial shaved ice machine operation video:
4. Tips to increase the sense of delicacy:
- Use milk or coconut milk: Freeze milk or coconut milk into ice cubes and then shave it to make the shaved ice more delicate and taste better.
- Adjust the syrup ratio: The syrup ratio will also affect the taste of the shaved ice. The amount of syrup can be adjusted according to personal preference.
- Add ingredients: Add your favorite ingredients to the shaved ice, such as chocolate, fruit, jam, condensed milk, etc. to increase the richness of the taste.
By using the above techniques, you can make delicate and delicious shaved ice.
