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Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai)

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"''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." — TeamBeatse

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

1 seedless watermelon, halved and sliced
3 cups water
1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

1/2 cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste (optional)
1/2 lime, juiced

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Directions

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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May 27, 2012

Made this for an island inspired graduation party. I used really sweet watermelon and delicious, fresh pineapple (crushed it). I followed the recipe to the tee and no one liked it at all. I really expected a quite different turn out. Maybe adding some ginger ale might help?

—BakeAholic

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May 12, 2012

Only one star? This is fabulous! Very refreshing. Use as much watermelon as you would like.

—Becky

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5 Ratings

May 24, 2012

Absolutely delicious! Didn't have coconut so added a can of coconut cream and substitued coconut water for some of the water. Whizzed the fruit with my stick blender. And my husband drank almost all of this great, refreshing drink (I mae it for me, he DOESN'T like fruit drinks!)!

—susanindubai

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Jun 21, 2012

Mine came out... okay. I bought a seedless watermelon, cut it in half and started with that. I blended it and the can of crushed pineapple, added the milk, lime juice, coconut milk (I don't care for flakes in my drinks), water, and evaporated milk. It was thick. VERY thick. So I added the second half of watermelon (blended). Added more water. Added pineapple juice. Still thick. So I strained all of it, and got it to a liquid stated. By that point, it was lime heavy (I don't know how), so I added the sugar (1/2 cup). It's finally to the point that I don't mind drinking it. It was just a lot more work than I thought and VERY time consuming.

—smiles4100

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Jul 17, 2012

i love this recipe and make it every weekend over he summer , but i like to use primo milk instead of water to give it a milky taste and serve it with ice cream . . . yummy

—aucksville

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Nutrition

Calories
199 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
41.1 g
13%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Fiber
2.2 g
9%

Protein
4.7 g
9%

Sodium
48 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Polynesian Watermelon Drink ('Otai)

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 199
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.8g 6 %
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 48mg 2 %
Potassium 574mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 41.1g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Protein 4.7g 9 %
Sugars 34.9g
Vitamin A 44 %
Vitamin C 59 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 32 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 9 %

* 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.