Vegan Hawachae

Vegan Hawachae (Summer Fruits + Oat-milk Strawberry Base)

What you’ll need (serves ~4)

Fruits & add-ins

1. 1 cup dragon fruit, diced (about 1 small fruit)
2. 1 cup blueberries
3. 1 cup mango, diced (fresh or thawed)
4. 2 cups watermelon, small diced
5. Optional (but great):
6. 1/2 cup lychee or canned fruit (drained)
7. 1/2 cup coconut flakes (for topping)
8. 1–2 cups ice (to keep it extra cold)

Strawberry “milk” (vegan + oatmilk-based)

1. 2 cups oat milk (unsweetened or vanilla)
2. 1/2 cup strawberry syrup or strawberry jam (you can adjust sweetness)
3. 1–2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
4. Optional: 1–3 tbsp maple syrup or agave if you want it sweeter

Fizzy base (instead of Sprite)

1. 1 to 1 1/2 cups lemon-lime soda (or citrus soda)
2. Tip: Chill it well. You can add more or less depending on how “fizzy” you want it.

Sweetness & flavor balance

1. 2–4 tbsp sugar or powdered sugar (only if needed)
2. Pinch of salt (tiny amount makes flavors pop)

Detailed recipe (step-by-step)

1) Chill everything (key for summer hawachae)

1. Put your serving bowl(s) and the soda in the fridge/freezer for 15–30 minutes.
2. Dice fruit ahead of time and store covered in the fridge.

2) Make the oat-milk strawberry base

In a blender or bowl:

1. Add oat milk and strawberry syrup/jam.
2. Blend/stir until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust:
4. If it tastes not sweet enough, add maple syrup/agave or a little sugar.
5. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt.
6. Refrigerate the strawberry milk mixture for at least 10 minutes.

3) Assemble the fruits

In a large bowl (or individual cups):

1. Add dragon fruit, blueberries, mango, and watermelon.
2. Gently toss so the colors are evenly distributed.

4) Add creamy + fizzy components

You have two options—both work great:

Option A (Classic-style creamy bowl):

1. Pour the strawberry oat-milk over the fruit.
2. Slowly drizzle in chilled soda.
3. Add a handful of ice if you want it thick-and-cold.

Option B (Neat layered cups):

1. Add fruit to cups first.
2. Add strawberry oat-milk.
3. Add soda right before serving so it stays fizzy.

5) Taste and fine-tune

1. If you want it sweeter: add a spoon of syrup or a little powdered sugar.
2. If it’s too sweet: add more soda or a few extra watermelon cubes.

6) Serve immediately

Hawachae is best served right away while the soda is still lively.

Serving tips (for the prettiest presentation)

1. Serve in clear cups/bowls or the Watermelon by scooping out the watermelon to show the colors.
2. Top with:
3. extra blueberries
4. a few dragon fruit cubes
5. a light sprinkle of coconut flakes
6. If you want more “snowy” texture, mash a few watermelon chunks and stir in—makes it juicy and thick.

Quick notes / variations

1. More creamy: reduce soda slightly and add a bit more strawberry oat-milk.
2. More refreshing: increase soda and watermelon ratio.
3. No strawberry syrup/jam: use strawberry puree (thicker blend) and sweeten to taste.

If you tell me whether you want it thicker (like shaved-ice dessert style) or more watery-drink style, I can adjust exact measurements for your preferred texture.