Best Thai Limeade Recipes

LIMEADE/ NAM MANAO

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In very hot weather, this cold, refreshing drink is a welcome relief. It is popular in Thailand, and is a perfect accompaniment to spicy Thai foods such as curry.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

7 fresh limes (cut in half)
4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1 pinch salt
6 lime slices (for garnish)
fresh mint leaves

Steps:

With your hands or a reamer, squeeze the juice from limes to make 1 cup of lime juice. Set juice and lime rings aside.
Pour water into a 2-quart microwavable glass measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes on High until almost boiling. Little bubbles will form on the water surface.
Add sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Add lime rinds and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes until cool.
Squeeze the remaining juice from the rinds into the limeade through a sieve into a pitcher. Add reserved lime juice and stir well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To serve, fill a tall glass with ice and add limeade. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 26.3, Protein 0.6

THAI LIMEADE

Thai Limeade image

The technique intensifies the wonderful lime flavor. Adapted from Victor Sodsook's recipe in "True Thai".

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lime juice, lime shells reserved
2 quarts water
2 cups sugar or 2 cups Splenda granular
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

Heat water to a boil and stir in lime juice, empty lime shells, sugar/Splenda, and salt. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes, then allow to cool.
Strain to remove lime shells if desired, and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.1, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 50.4, Protein 0.1

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