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Watermelon hwachae

Name: Watermelon hwachae
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 500 g watermelon, deseeded and cubed; 150 g strawberries, sliced; 300 ml cold milk; 200 ml lemon-lime soda; 1 tbsp sugar, optional

Watermelon hwachae in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Wash fruit before cutting and chill all ingredients.
Place watermelon and strawberries in a large serving bowl.
Stir milk and soda together gently, tasting before adding optional sugar.
Pour over fruit immediately before serving and keep refrigerated.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. A modern milk-and-soda adaptation; serve soon after mixing.

Allergen notes

Milk. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 87 kcal
Protein: 2.9 g
Carbs: 14.3 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fibre: 0.9 g
Total sugar: 10.4 g
Sodium: 34 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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