Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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''Otai' is a fruit drink which originated in Tonga and is usually made as a summertime refreshment. It is a blend of water, coconut milk, and any variety of pulped tropical fruit such as coconut, watermelon, mango, and pineapple but is almost always watermelon as it is plentiful in Tonga. A small amount of sugar may be added, although the recipe is considerably sweet on its own. I lived in Sydney many moons ago and the Polynesian families drank this by the gallons in the summer. Soooo refreshing and yummy! Serve over ice cubes. Ingredients:
1 seedless watermelon, halved and sliced |
3 cups water |
1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple |
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk |
1/2 cup shredded coconut |
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste (optional) |
1/2 lime, juiced |
Directions:
1. Grate watermelon with a fork from the rind into a large bowl, leaving no large chunks. Stir water, pineapple, evaporated milk, and coconut into the grated watermelon. Add sugar; stir until dissolved. Squeeze lime juice into the watermelon mixture. |
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