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Japanese Strawberry Milk (Ichigo Milk)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients 
 

  • 100 g strawberries about 5 medium or 8-10 small per serving
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 200 ml milk of your choice
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream optional
  • ½ tbsp condensed milk
  • ice cubes optional

Instructions 

  • Wash and dry 100 g strawberries, then cut off the stems and roughly dice.
    Finely dicing strawberries on a black chopping board
  • Place the diced strawberries in a small sauce pan with 1 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice. Mix and place the pan on the stove over a medium heat.
    Diced strawberries in a pan with lemon juice and sugar
  • As the strawberries soften, crush them with a fork. (Don't be too thorough, leave some larger chunks in there too!)
    Heating the diced strawberries in a pan and crushing with a fork
  • Once the strawberries reach a jam-like consistency, remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
    Homemade chunky strawberry puree in a pan
  • Transfer the strawberries purée to a small heatproof bowl and place the bowl in an ice bath to speed the cooling process. (Alternatively, chill in the fridge.)
    Cooling homemade strawberry puree in an ice bath
  • Mix 200 ml milk, 1 tbsp heavy cream and ½ tbsp condensed milk in a jug until well combined.
    Milk, condensed milk and cream combined in a glass measuring jug
  • Spoon the chilled strawberry purée into your serving cup(s). If adding ice, add half of the strawberry before the ice and the other half after.
    Strawberry puree in a glass
  • Carefully pour the milk mixture over the top to keep the layers separate.
    Close up of strawberry purée in Japanese strawberry milk
  • Mix well before drinking and enjoy!
    Japanese strawberry milk in a glass with a strawberry on the rim

Notes

To make it plant based, use your favourite plant based milk, coconut cream or soy yogurt instead of double cream (to thicken) and your choice of sweetener.