Description
Hwachae, or Korean Watermelon, is a refreshing summer dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon combined with a light, fragrant syrup. Perfect for warm days and festive gatherings, this vibrant dish not only cools you down but also adds a beautiful touch to any table. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, Hwachae is sure to delight your taste buds with its juicy crunch and delightful minty freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into bite-sized cubes, removing seeds if necessary.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and honey over medium heat until the honey dissolves completely. Allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed watermelon with the cooled syrup until well-coated.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, add chopped mint leaves, and toss gently.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg