Coconut Watermelon Refresher(tonga - Otai)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 seedless watermelon (about 5 cups mashed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• shredded coconut, to taste

Recipe

• 1 add watermelon flesh to a large bowl. crush it, using a potato masher or by pulsing with a blender (regular or immersion). you want to leave it with some texture and body. in tonga, this used to be done by grating the watermelon with something like a fork.
• 2 when you get the texture to where you like it, stir in the coconut milk and fresh squeezed lime juice.
• 3 otai is naturally sweet, tropical, and full of body. the little bursts of watermelon are the most fun, but watch out – they might clog your straw!