Description
An easy sweet syrup for shaved ice or cocktails.
Tools: pot, spoon.
If you want to make the actual shaved ice, this tool is what I have and the cheapest option, also come with the fear that you might cut yourself. This machine also works and good for kids. When I was selling at food park and needed a lot of shaved ice, I used this one.
Ingredients
- 2lbs of tomatillos
- 2lbs of sugar
- 8 cups of water
- 1 or 2 dried red chilis (optional)
- zest/peel of one small orange (optional)
Instructions
Boil everything except for the sugar for 15 minutes (until tomatillos are soft).
- Let cool, remove orange peels, transfer to a blender.
- Blend until you have desired consistency. I like little tomatillo chunks in mine.
- Return to the pot and boil on low.
- Add sugar and cook until it becomes thick like a caramel. Leave it a little watery, it will thicken as it cools. If you overcook and it gets too thick add a little bit of water.
This syrup will keep in a container in the fridge for up to 3 months. If you know how to jar you can preserve this for longer.
Pour over your shaved ice or add a few spoons of this to some mezcal and ice.
- Category: shaved ice
- Method: boil
Keywords: tomatillo, raspados, sweet syrups, shaved ice