”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
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
- ½ lime, juiced
Directions
Step 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 199 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 12% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium48mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars35g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C35mg | 176% |
Calcium117mg | 9% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium574mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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