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Two large glasses of Watermelon Otai garnished with lime wedges.
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'Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe)

'Otai, A Tongan Watermelon Drink Recipe that is perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day and a beloved drink in Tonga.
Course Drink
Cuisine Tongan
Prep Time 20 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 large glasses
Calories 117kcal
Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Watermelon cold and seedless (cubed)
  • 1 cup Pineapple cold and crushed in can or grated if fresh with juice
  • 1 15 oz coconut milk chilled can shake before opening
  • 1 cup coconut water chilled
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice chilled
  • 3 tsp simple syrup to taste

Instructions

Traditional Way

  • Place the watermelon in a large bowl and mash until nearly liquid leaving small chunks.
  • Grate the pineapple if using fresh or if using canned add it with the juice and all the other ingredients. Add simple syrup to taste if you desire a sweeter drink.
  • Mix all together and chill for about 30 minutes and serve over ice, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Blender Method

  • Add all the ingredient into the blender and blend in short spurts to keep a bit of texture. Add a small amount of simple syrup or other sweetener if desired just to your sweetness level.
  • Pour over ice and enjoy, garnish with a lime wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg