Description
Make authentic Korean strawberry milk at home with this easy recipe. It features a homemade strawberry syrup and fresh macerated strawberries for a delightful cafe-style drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g fresh strawberries, finely diced (divided into 330g and 120g)
- 60g cane or brown sugar (divided)
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 480–720ml unsweetened non-dairy milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 120g of diced strawberries with 15g of sugar. Stir to coat and set aside to macerate.
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining 330g of diced strawberries, 45g of sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to just above a simmer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a syrupy consistency.
- Transfer the strawberry syrup to the refrigerator and chill completely.
- In a tall glass, add 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled strawberry syrup.
- Pour in about 180ml of unsweetened non-dairy milk.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Top with a tablespoon of the macerated strawberries.
- Stir gently to combine and enjoy your homemade Korean strawberry milk.
Notes
- The strawberry syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Macerated strawberries are best used within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Both syrup and macerated strawberries can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before use.
- For best visual layers, pour the milk slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Use a clear glass to showcase the beautiful colors of your Korean strawberry milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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