Drinks
Batido de Papaya y Piña
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 300g (2 cups) ripe papaya, peeled, deseeded and chopped
- 200g (1 1/2 cups) fresh pineapple, chopped
- 250ml (1 cup) cold water or coconut water
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey, to taste
- Ice cubes, to serve
Method
- Place the papaya, pineapple, water and sugar or honey into a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Introduction: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that grows across the country, popular as a refreshing non-alcoholic option at family lunches and roadside fruit stands alike.
Cultural Background: A tropical papaya and pineapple smoothie made throughout Bioko and Rio Muni using the abundant fruit that grows across the country, popular as a refreshing non-alcoholic option at family lunches and roadside fruit stands alike.
Storage: Best consumed fresh; can be refrigerated for a few hours, though it will separate slightly.
Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.
Tips: Use very ripe fruit for the best natural sweetness and reduced need for added sugar. Coconut water in place of plain water adds a subtle extra flavour.
Variations: Add a squeeze of lime for brightness. Blend in a small piece of fresh ginger for warmth. Fully vegan if sweetened with sugar rather than honey.
Nutrition: Per serving: 90 kcal, 1g protein, 22g carbohydrate, 0g fat, 2g fibre
FAQs:
Q: Can I use canned pineapple?
A: Fresh is best for flavour, but well-drained canned pineapple works in a pinch.
Q: Is this drink very sweet?
A: Sweetness depends on fruit ripeness — taste before adding sugar, as ripe papaya and pineapple are often sweet enough alone.
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