Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung- Lychee and Ginger Ice

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1

Refreshing Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung recipe for a hot summer day

Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung- Lychee and Ginger Ice

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

4+ hours

Ready In

4+ hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

18g

Fat

Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung, or Lychee and Ginger Ice, is a popular dessert in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. This refreshing dessert is perfect for a hot summer day, with its tangy and sweet flavor. Lychees, a tropical fruit, are combined with spicy ginger to create a unique and delicious flavor profile that is sure to please. This recipe uses lychees in heavy syrup, but fresh lychees can also be used if available. The dessert is garnished with fresh mint leaves and lychees for added flavor and texture. It's easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for a quick and refreshing treat.

Instructions

1.	Drain the lychees and reserve the syrup.
2.	In a blender, puree the lychees and ginger until smooth.
3.	Add the reserved syrup and water to the blender and pulse until well combined.
4.	Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally with a fork to break up any ice crystals.
5.	When the mixture is frozen, scrape it with a fork to create a fluffy ice texture.
6.	Serve the Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung in bowls, garnished with mint leaves and whole lychees if desired.

PROS

This refreshing dessert is perfect for a hot summer day and is low in fat and calories.

It’s also easy to make and can be customized with different fruit and herb combinations.

CONS

The Kem Trai Vai Voi Gung may be too sweet for some people, especially if the lychees are already in heavy syrup.

It may also be difficult to find fresh lychees depending on where you live.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lychees contain high levels of antioxidants and Vitamin C, which can boost immunity and reduce inflammation.
Ginger has been shown to aid in digestion and reduce nausea, making this dessert a potential digestive aid as well.

	100 g lychees in heavy syrup
	15 g gingerroot , peeled and grated
	150 ml water
	mint leaf , for garnish
	lychees , for garnish