If you know, have you ever eaten the nameko after all? A small, but curious looking fungus found primarily in Japan, China and on the Korean Peninsula. These slithery- twisted fungi boast an earthy flavor and are also nutrient-rich, which means they can help improve your health. Nameko Mushrooms But I have exciting news, and that is frozen nameko, never tried them? Yes, that’s right! Real frozen nameko, and it is a great treat for those hot days that you just need cold to eat!
There is nothing like a cold treat when the sun is shining high and you are roasting OUTSIDE of your skin. Unfortunately, many ice creams and other tasty frozen treats often have loads of sugar or artificial ingredients that are just plain bad for you. This is a reason that makes frozen nameko an excellent solution to cooling and strengthening your body. It is a sweet mushroom soy sauce, made out of pulverized mushrooms (most likely nameko), water and just enough sugar to render it heavenly. This makes for a nice creamy ice cream with a little bit of nutty flavor and that gorgeous golden yellow color is so welcoming!

But do a deep breath, you can actually make your own frozen nameko! And how simple it is to make at home, imagine the fun you can have making your own! This snack employs 200 grams of fresh nameko mushrooms, as well as some uki I just told youn about sugar and a blender to turn this all into mush. How to pick and clean your nameko mushrooms To start, gently dust off any dirt or debris using a damp cloth. After that, add them to the pot of water so they come back covered and let cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and let the mushrooms rest a while. When they are room temperature, place them in the blender with the sugar and grind everything very well to form a homogeneous mixture. Transfer this mixture into a air-tight container and freeze for 6 to 8 hours or overnight! When you are ready to eat, simply grab the frozen nameko out of the freezer and let it defrost for a few minutes. From there all you do is scoop it out with an ice cream scooper and eat!

What does frozen nameko look like then… Salad ice cream may not match what others are imagining of a common sight but as you chew your bite, the taste is quite good! It is equally luxurious — rich, buttery and velvety like some fancy-ass gelato from a parlor. This easy and delicious texture is thanks for the nameko mushrooms. They have natural thickeners in them which gives it the amazing creaminess. Nameko mushrooms are also low in calories and high fiber which makes them suitable for maintaining a healthy nutritious diet. These nutrients are great for your body and can make you feel fantastic!

Just in case you are still hesitant to give frozen nameko a chance, I can assure you that it is really worth it! It is a unique dessert to stand out with culinary delights at home! Frozen nameko can be mixed with all the usual nice bits of frozen yogurt — fruits, nuts, chocolate. It is also delicious as a topping in cakes, pancakes or waffles. If you want to have even more fun, add a spoonful of matcha powder for green tea flavor and cocoa powder for chocolatey twist, in order to create different flavors / colors!