Hwachae

Name: Hwachae
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 small piece of Seedless Watermelon, about 2–3 kg; 400ml Water, cold, well-chilled; 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar, adjust to taste; 2 cups Ice Cubes; 1 tbsp Pine Nuts, for garnish

Hwachae is a bright, refreshing Korean fruit punch that highlights sweet, juicy watermelon with a light, fragrant syrup and a sprinkle of crunchy pine nuts. It's chilled, easy to assemble, and perfect for hot afternoons or as a pretty, convivial drink to serve to guests. The result is a cool, slightly sweet bowl of fruity goodness with a lovely contrast of textures.

Hwachae is a bright, refreshing Korean fruit punch that highlights sweet, juicy watermelon with a light, fragrant syrup and a spri... Show more

Traditional Korean Recipe

Health Grade

E+ · Indulgent

Time

15 min

Price

0,10 €

Calories

63 kcal

vegan

budget

low calorie

quick

easy

gluten free

Method

Wash the melon

Rinse the watermelon well under cool running water, rubbing the rind with your hands to remove any dirt. Dry it thoroughly with a clean towel so it will not slide around when you cut it.

Cut and scoop

Set the watermelon on a sturdy cutting board and cut it in half. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to scoop out about 3 cups of neat melon balls for serving; if you do not have one, just cut the flesh into small bite-size cubes instead. Scrape out the rest of the flesh, leaving behind the tough white rind, and roughly chop it so it is easy to blend. Keep the reserved melon balls or cubes chilled while you make the punch base.

Blend the punch

Transfer the chopped watermelon flesh to a jug blender. Add the cold water and the granulated sugar, then blend for 30–45 seconds, until the mixture looks smooth, evenly pink, and lightly frothy on top. Taste it and add a little more sugar if your melon is not very sweet, then blend again briefly to combine.

Assemble and garnish

Divide the reserved melon balls or cubes among 4 glasses or add them all to a large serving bowl. Pour the blended punch over the fruit, then add the ice cubes so the drink turns extra cold right away. Finish with the pine nuts scattered over the top, and serve immediately while the hwachae is icy and refreshing.

Ingredients

Method

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

For the punch

1 small piece of Seedless Watermelon, about 2–3 kg
400ml Water, cold, well-chilled
3 tbsp Granulated Sugar, adjust to taste
2 cups Ice Cubes
1 tbsp Pine Nuts, for garnish

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

63 kcal

3% of Daily kcal

Protein

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fat

1.6 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

12 g

5% RDI

Sugar

12 g

24% RDI

Fiber

0.2 g

1% RDI

Salt

1.2 g

25% RDI

Quality Profile

Scored against dietary guidelines.
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E+ · 3.3 / 10

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

For the punch

1 small piece of Seedless Watermelon, about 2–3 kg
400ml Water, cold, well-chilled
3 tbsp Granulated Sugar, adjust to taste
2 cups Ice Cubes
1 tbsp Pine Nuts, for garnish

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Hwachae

Method

Wash the melon

Cut and scoop

Blend the punch

Assemble and garnish

Ingredients

Method

For the punch

Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

Quality Profile

Comments

Ingredients

For the punch

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