Editing Kakigōri (section)

==Description==
The traditional way of making kakigōri uses a hand [[Crank (mechanism)|cranked]] [[machine]] to spin a block of ice over a shaving blade.<ref name=rao>{{citation |last=Rao |first=Tejol |title=An Avalanche of Japanese Shave Ice |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |date=September 17, 2018 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/17/dining/kakigori-japanese-shave-ice.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919094326/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/17/dining/kakigori-japanese-shave-ice.html?action=click&module=Editors%20Picks&pgtype=Homepage |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=krishna/> Even though electric shavers are most often used, street vendors can still be seen hand-shaving ice blocks in the summer.

Rather than flavored ice, Kakigōri is traditionally made of pure ice, in many cases, being a frozen block of mineral water. The ice used is often taken from natural springs, afterward being tempered to achieve an ideal quality for shaving.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://laist.com/2019/08/02/around_the_world_in_shave_ice_in_los_angeles.php|title=9 Kinds Of Shave Ice From Around The World — And Where To Find Them In LA|last1=Chandra|first1=Fiona|website=LAist|date=2 August 2019|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2020-08-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812184446/https://laist.com/2019/08/02/around_the_world_in_shave_ice_in_los_angeles.php|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tastingtable.com/dine/national/best-kakigori-shave-ice-nyc|title=What Is Kakigori?|date=2018-07-09|website=Tasting Table|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2021-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018014731/https://www.tastingtable.com/dine/national/best-kakigori-shave-ice-nyc|url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to refrigeration, mountain caves or [[ice house (building)|ice houses]] would be the traditional way of storing kakigōri ice.<ref name="krishna" />

It is similar to a [[snow cone]] but with some notable differences: It has a much smoother fluffier ice consistency, much like fresh fallen snow, and a spoon is almost always used to eat it. The texture of the ice distinguishes kakigōri from other types of shaved ice desserts. Due to this textural difference, it has also been seen translated as 'Angel Snow', which perhaps sounds more appealing.<ref name="rao" />

Popular flavors include [[strawberry]], [[cherry]], [[lemon]], [[green tea]], [[grape]], [[melon]], "[[Blue Hawaii (drink)|Blue Hawaii]]", sweet plum, and colorless syrup. Some shops provide colorful varieties by using two or more syrups. To sweeten kakigōri, condensed or evaporated milk is often poured on top of it.
[[File:Kōri-hata 001.svg|left|thumb|176x176px|Kakigōri banner with the [[kanji]] for “ice” ([[wikt: 氷|氷]]) ]]
In addition to street stalls, kakigōri is sold in [[Japanese festivals|festivals]], [[convenience store]]s, coffee shops, specialized kakigōri parlors, and restaurants. It's also frequently prepared by families at home.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metropolisjapan.com/kakigori-tip-shaved-iceberg/|title=Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg|date=2017-08-17|website=Metropolis Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2020-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814033735/https://metropolisjapan.com/Kakigori-tip-shaved-iceberg/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the hot summer months, kakigōri is sold virtually everywhere in Japan. Especially at summer festivals and fairs such as [[matsuri]] and [[Bon Odori|bon odori]] festivals, often served alongside other street foods such as [[yakisoba]], [[takoyaki]] and cotton candy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://okinawa.stripes.com/food-drink/shaved-ice-cools-down-japanese-summer|title=Shaved ice cools down the Japanese summer|date=2019-07-01|website=Stripes Okinawa|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2020-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619151346/https://okinawa.stripes.com/food-drink/shaved-ice-cools-down-japanese-summer|url-status=live}}</ref> Kakigōri is one of the summer features in Japan. Some shops serve it with [[ice cream]] and [[Red bean paste|sweetened red beans]] or tapioca pearls.

A flag with the kanji sign for ice kōri (氷) is a common and traditional way for an establishment to indicate that they are serving kakigōri.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00104/kakigori.html|title=Kakigōri|date=2017-07-29|website=nippon.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-08|archive-date=2022-04-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414224622/https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00104/kakigori.html|url-status=live}}</ref>