Archive for the ‘Avocado Smoothies – Es Apokat’ Category

Avocado Smoothies – Es Apokat

This recipe sounds odd but it’s a popular drink throughout Indonesia and actually tastes delicious!

Ingredients:

4 ripe avocados (10 oz/300 g each)

¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk, cream or evaporated milk

1 tablespoon freshly  squeeszed lime or lemon juice

3 cups ice cubes

Cocoa powder or chocolate Syrup (otional)

1 portion Palm Sugar Syrup (see our Sweep Sago Rolls with Palm Sugar Syrup recipe)

Cook Directions:

1. Peel and pit the avocados, then cut the flesh into cubes and set aside
2. Make the Palm Sugar Syrup by following the recipe (step 1) on our Sweep Sago Rolls with Palm Sugar Syrup recipe)
3. Place all the ingredients, except the cocoa powder or chocolate syrup, in a blender  and purèe until smooth. Serve chilled with a sprinkling of powdered cocoa or a drizzling of chocolate syrup on  top if desired.

source: Authentic Recipes from Indonesian, Heinz von Holzen and Lother Arsana