ʻOtai 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.
The most popular variation is a simple blend of coconut milk, watermelon and mango. Ice cubes might also be added to make a sort of smoothie.
Definition Source: Wikipedia
Mama's Watermelon Otai
Ingredients:
1 Ripe Seedless Watermelon halved and sliced
1 can of Crushed Pineapples
1/2 cup of shredded coconut
1 can of Evaporated milk
1/2 Cup Sugar
Water
Ice Cubes
1/2 a fresh lime squeezed
Directions:
In a large bowl grate watermelon with a fork making sure melon is not in huge chunks. (If you don't use a seedless watermelon make sure that most of the black seeds are removed with a spoon)
Add Pineapple and it's juices, Coconut, Evaporated Milk, and two cans of water using the can of milk. Stir.
Add Sugar and stir add more to taste. I love to add fresh lime squeezed into it. It just brightens up the taste
and gives it a good balance. Add Ice Cubes and Serve.
Comments
am Tongan and live in Germany. Have you ever done the 'otai before with an additional taste of alcohol in it? Maybe rum or any liquer? Would love to hear your opinion!
Than you!
Falamoe
Im a Tongan in hawaii, could not for the life of me get a hold of someone who had the recipe, in the time frame that i had to make it in! Everyone I asked knew the ingredients but didnt know the proportions of each. Thanks for posting it!
It tasted awesome! This is a very good recipe... I also used your Mango Otai recipe... very good also!
Thanks again! il