This is a regional take on a refreshing drink that everybody knows. The original Nagasaki Milkshake (actually pronounced miruku se-ki) is actually a shaved ice topped with condensed milk and egg yolk. You can get them in cafes around the city. This treat is more like a desert than a drink. You are supposed to eat it with a spoon. One thing is for sure – Nagasaki locals love this treat. There is even a local girl band named after it.
The good news is that a delicious milk se-ki can be made without a shaved ice machine – here is a blender friendly recipe to try:
-8 TBSP (1/2 cup) 100% sweetened condensed milk
-2 raw egg yolks*
-6 TBSP (3/8 cup) cold water
-2 1/2 cups ice
-2 maraschino cherries
You will need a blender or a food processor that can pulverize ice to make this recipe.
Put the condensed milk, egg yolk and water in a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth. Pour the mixture into the blender. Then add the ice.
Blend until smooth and the mixture is thick and frosty. It should be too thick to pour without clumping together.
Spoon into two frosted glasses, top with a cherry.
Serve with a spoon.
Serves 2
Note: Make sure that the egg, water and milk is closer to the blade and the ice is on top. This will ensure the ingredients are well combined when you run the blender.
*raw food products can carry dangerous bacteria. I suggest you use pasteurized egg that has not exceeded the published expiration date.
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