Juisi ya Passion (Passion Fruit Juice)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ripe passion fruits — 10
- Cold water — 800 ml (3 1/3 cups)
- Sugar, or to taste — 80 g (1/3 cup)
- Ice cubes, to serve
Method
- Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop the pulp and seeds into a bowl.
- Blend the pulp briefly, or mash it well, to loosen the juice from the seeds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing to extract as much juice as possible, and discard the seeds.
- Stir in the cold water and sugar, adjusting to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes, then serve over ice.
Introduction: With passion fruit growing abundantly across Tanzania, fresh passion fruit juice is a popular, refreshing
everyday drink, its bright tartness balanced with a little sugar and served well chilled.
Cultural Background: With passion fruit growing abundantly across Tanzania, fresh passion fruit juice is a popular, refreshing
everyday drink, its bright tartness balanced with a little sugar and served well chilled.
Tips: Pressing firmly on the pulp in the sieve extracts the most juice from the seeds. Adjust the water and sugar to taste — some prefer a more concentrated, tangy juice.
Variations: Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness. Mix with a little orange juice for a layered fruit drink. Naturally vegan and vegetarian.
Storage: Refrigerate in a covered jug for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Not applicable — always served cold.
FAQs:
Q: How do I choose ripe passion fruit?
A: Look for fruit with a slightly wrinkled skin, which indicates ripeness and sweetness.
Q: Can I keep some seeds in the juice?
A: Yes, some prefer to leave a few seeds in for texture rather than straining them all out.
Q: Can I use frozen passion fruit pulp?
A: Yes, pre-packaged passion fruit pulp, often available at Latin American or international grocers, works well as a substitute for fresh fruit.
- Ripe passion fruits — 10
- Cold water — 800 ml (3 1/3 cups)
- Sugar, or to taste — 80 g (1/3 cup)
- Ice cubes, to serve
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