The shaved ice is good on its own. The addition of the the sweetened condensed milk makes it magical. The milk becomes thicker and chewy. It becomes milk taffy for a moment and then melts away into sweet cream. The condensed milk has a light caramel note due to its cooking and reducing, but it is not caramel sauce. The cooked flavor adds depth to the milk, a sweet side umami characteristic.
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