Kim Dae-seok's Watermelon Hwachae

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Watermelon Hwachae
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: half watermelon; 2 bananas; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 pinches salt; 200ml soda; 100ml milk; adequate amount of ice

A refreshing salad made by scooping out the watermelon flesh and using the rind as a bowl, then adding banana, milk, soda, and ice.

15 min Difficulty Very easy Snacks & desserts

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

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2 bananas

1 tablespoon sugar

2 pinches salt

200ml soda

100ml milk

adequate amount of ice

Recipe

Using a knife, make a deep circular cut along the outer edge of the red flesh of a fresh, ripe half watermelon.
Insert a large spoon deeply into the bottom and apply firm pressure, scraping the flesh in large, round chunks until fully removed.
Scoop out the flesh evenly, then gently wipe the remaining hollow watermelon rind dry and keep it clean for use as a serving vessel.
Cut the scooped-out watermelon flesh into bite-sized pieces and pile them generously into the watermelon rind bowl.
Peel two bananas and slice them into thick, round button-shaped pieces, then evenly distribute them over the watermelon flesh.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 2 pinches of fine flower salt evenly over the fruit to enhance the natural sweetness.
Slowly pour in 200ml of sweet, refreshing soda followed by 100ml of rich, creamy milk to balance sweetness and create a smooth, harmonious texture.
Finally, add plenty of cold ice cubes and gently stir just enough to blend the milk-soda base with the fruits, then serve.

Make a circular cut around the edge of the watermelon, then scoop out the flesh with a spoon, keeping the empty rind intact.
Cut the scooped red watermelon flesh and sweet bananas into convenient bite-sized pieces and place them into the watermelon rind bowl.
Add sugar, 2 pinches of salt, soda, and milk, then top with ice according to preference and gently mix.

Cooking tips

Cut the watermelon flesh into bite-sized pieces and use the dry rind as a serving bowl.
Add milk and soda right before serving to preserve the carbonation.
Customize with other fruits like blueberries, kiwi, or tangerines based on taste.

Recommended for

Those seeking a cooling dessert that brings the whole family together on an unusually hot summer night, enjoyed all the way to the last bite.
Those who want to creatively repurpose the bulky, hard-to-dispose-of watermelon rinds into unique decorative serving bowls and add a touch of charm.
Those looking for a secret recipe that elevates the classic milk-soda combo with just a pinch of salt to intensify the sweetness.

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