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Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai)
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
Every time I make this refreshing Polynesian drink, my family gathers around asking for seconds. 'Otai is a traditional beverage that tastes like you've transported yourself straight to a tropical island, yet it comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Fresh watermelon is the star here, packed with lycopene which supports heart health, while the combination of pineapple, coconut, and a squeeze of lime creates this wonderfully creamy and bright flavor that's perfect for hot summer days. Best of all, it's budget friendly and uses simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
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Ingredients
- 11 seedless watermelon, halved and sliced
- 33 cups water
- 11 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 11 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
- ½ cup shredded coconut½ cup shredded coconut
- 22 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
- ½ lime, juiced½ lime, juiced
Detail level
Instructions
- 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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