If you have ever wished you could bring a piece of Polynesia back home with you, you can try with this easy, delicious, and refreshing drink Watermelon Otai recipe. Otai is the perfect summer drink with a delicious blend of water, coconut milk and any tropical fruit of your choice from watermelon, pineapple, mango, peaches, etc. Refresh yourself with this Tongan drink during the hot, humid summer days. INGREDIENTS: 1 Ripe seedless watermelon (halved and sliced)1 can of crushed pineapple1/2 cup of shredded coconut1 can of evaporated milk1/2 cup sugar1/2 squeezed limeWaterIce cubesDIRECTIONS:Use a large bowl to place 1 ripe halved seedless watermelon and use a fork to mash the watermelon until it is not in chunks but in small pieces. Make sure all the seeds are removed, if any. Add 1 can of crushed pineapple, 1/2 cup of shredded coconut, 1 can of evaporated milk and two cans of water (using the can from the pineapple) and stir together. Add 1/2 a fresh squeezed lime.Adding 1/2 cup sugar is optional as the drink can be sweet using all the other added ingredientsAdd as many ice cubes as you like, and serve!
Writer: Jennifer Herrera~Multimedia Journalist
