“Popping Sue” — Revisited
It’s been a year since I first did a piece on Patbingsu, the Korean summertime treat. I have since grown a fondness for it. It’s like a snow cone with lots of stuff thrown in and stirred together like bibimbap. It also seems to be more popular this year, with Patbingsu ice shavers, bowls and kits displayed in the entrances to supermarkets. I don’t remember them last year. Eun Jeong and I have been eating Patbingsu regularly. Our favorite one has been the giant SandPresso version, even though Eun Jeong said there was too much “Pat” (red beans) in the Patbingsu.
Here are some pics:
Joe McPherson is the founding editor of ZenKimchi. He is also dining editor for 10 Magazine and writes and consults for multiple publications. He is the only non-Korean judge for the Korean section of the Miele Guide--but don't ever call him a food critic.
