'OTAI (TONGAN WATERMELON DRINK)
A recipe for 'Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink)! Shredded watermelon is combined with crushed pineapple and coconut for a light and refreshing drink.
Provided by Tara
Categories Drinks
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combined the shredded watermelon (use a fork, large-holed grater, or melon scraper to shred) with the crushed pineapple and juice, shredded coconut, and coconut milk.
- Mix in 2-3 cups water to desired consistency. Stir in sugar to taste.
- Serve chilled with crushed ice if desired.
TONGAN OTAI (COCONUT WATERMELON DRINK) RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by รก-39535
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add watermelon flesh to a large bowl. Crush it, using a potato masher or by pulsing with a blender (regular or immersion). You want to leave it with some texture and body. In Tonga, this used to be done by grating the watermelon with something like a fork. When you get the texture to where you like it, stir in the coconut milk and fresh squeezed lime juice.
OTAI
A Tongan fruit drink which can be made from any fruit although vi, mangoes and mandarins make a good variation on the recipe here.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Beverages
Time 20m
Yield 1 large jug
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grate the pineapple into a large container.
- Finely chop the watermelon, or scrape the melon and the juice into the pineapple.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Add the fresh coconut flesh directly to the fruit or by making a rich coconut cream from the grated coconut and adding the cream to the fruit juices.
- Dilute with the water.
- Chill and serve.
COCONUT WATERMELON REFRESHER(TONGA - OTAI)
You'll need a watermelon, a can of coconut milk, and some shredded coconut. watermelon, a can of coconut milk, and some shredded coconut. If you want to get fancy, you can add things like crushed pineapple or papaya, too. A squeeze of lime juice brightens up the flavors.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add watermelon flesh to a large bowl. Crush it, using a potato masher or by pulsing with a blender (regular or immersion). You want to leave it with some texture and body. In Tonga, this used to be done by grating the watermelon with something like a fork.
- When you get the texture to where you like it, stir in the coconut milk and fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Otai is naturally sweet, tropical, and full of body. The little bursts of watermelon are the most fun, but watch out - they might clog your straw!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1515.2, Fat 50.6, SaturatedFat 46, Sodium 122.1, Carbohydrate 273.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 246.2, Protein 12.8
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