A pristine white mountain of shaved ice is riveting against the backdrop of a traditional Korean bowl. The dessert is generously studded with golden-hued caramelized new potatoes, contrasting beautifully against the pure white ice. Ribbons of honey, glistening in the light, cascade down the ice, pooling at the bottom of the bowl. A generous dusting of ground cinnamon adds an earthy touch, while sprigs of fresh mint atop the dessert add a pop of vibrant green, enhancing the overall aesthetics of the dish.

New Potato Honey Bingsu

Name: New Potato Honey Bingsu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: new potatoes, 10 peeled and diced; shaved ice, 4 cups; honey, 1/2 cup; granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground; mint leaves, few sprigs fresh for garnish; butter, 1 tablespoon

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 05, 2025

This herein is a unique take on a dessert, inspired by flavors of the Korean cuisine and focusing on new potatoes. Not a usual dessert ingredient, new potatoes offer a subtle sweetness and when caramelized, can turn into a delightful dessert that's quite intriguing

Ingredients (for 2)

New potatoes - 10 - peeled and diced
Shaved ice - 4 cups
Honey - 1/2 cup
Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon - ground
Mint leaves - few sprigs - fresh for garnish
Butter - 1 tablespoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🧈

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🍳🥔🥔

Add 10 peeled and diced new potatoes into the pan, cook them until golden brown.
Step 3 - 🍳🥔🍬

Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the pan and keep stirring until the potatoes are coated and caramelized.
Step 4 - 🍧🥔🍚

To serve, pile up 4 cups of shaved ice in a bowl, spread the caramelized potatoes on top.
Step 5 - 🍨🍯🧂

Drizzle generously with 1/2 cup of honey and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Step 6 - 🍧🌿👌

Garnish your serving with a few fresh sprigs of mint leaves.

Additional

Though unconventional in dessert usage, potatoes have a history in sweet dishes. Irish potato candy is one wonderful example. Bingsu is traditionally a dessert made with shaved ice and various toppings, ideal for a misty, not too hot day. If desired, cinnamon can be swapped with ground nutmeg or even a sprinkle of cacao. Kids can help drizzle the honey or garnish the dessert.