Es Alpukat - Indonesian Avocado Smoothie
September 24th 2007 03:45
I've never been a fan of avocados. Tried them in salads and I didn't like the rich, creamy almost sickly taste. However, during a business dinner held at an authentic Indonesian restaurant last Friday, we were all served "Es Alpukat" - a Indonesian version of an Avocado smoothie.
I was skeptical. And a wee bit nervous. I didn't want to offend the host and figured I should at least try to force down a third of a glass of this creamy green looking liquid, served in a tall glass. I tried my first sip when no one was looking, just in case I had a rather disgusted expression on my face. I was however, extremely surprised by the pleasantly sweet, rich and chocolatey taste in my mouth. Needless to say, I slurped up the whole glass pretty quick and was left very satisfied.
"Es Alpukat" is a must have when you visit your neighbourhood Indonesian restaurant, or make it something you must have on your next trip to Bali. There is a chocolate of coffee variation which is traditionally served over ice in Indonesia. However, I personally think the smoothie version is the best. The Indonesians love a glass as an afternoon snack. Using whole avocados makes it very filling and nutritious!
Although the western version uses vanilla ice cream, the Indonesians make thiers with condensed milk. I've included the coffee and chocolate "Es Alpukat" recipes for you to try out in your own homes! Enjoy!
Es Alpukat ( with Chocolate Syrup)
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
5 tbsp. granulated raw sugar
1 tbsp. sweetened chocolate syrup
1 tsp. sweetened condensed milk
Method
1. Put 1 cup crushed ice, 3 tbsp. water, avocados, and sugar into a blender and purée until smooth and sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
2. Divide between two tall 10-oz. glasses and pour chocolate syrup and milk into each glass. Serve with a spoon and straw.
Es Alpukat (with Chocolate Milk)
Ingredients
240ml (12 tbsp) Chocolate Milk;
120ml (6 tbsp) Cold Cow’s Milk (Semi-Skimmed or Full Fat);
100ml (5 tbsp) Water;
100g (5 tbsp) Sugar;
Two Ripe Avocado Pears (remove crocodile skin, cut in half lengthwise and remove the stones);
One handful Crushed Ice.
Method
Make a simple sugar syrup by combining the sugar and the water in a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Stir until the liquid is becomes clear. Remove from heat and let cool. Spoon out the avocado pulp and place in a blender (you could use a hand blender and make up the smoothies in the cups, it saves on the washing up later). Add the syrup mixture and blend. Add the cold milk and blend again. Divide between 2 tall glasses. Top each serving with 1/2 the chocolate milk (to form a separate layer) and add the crushed ice.
Es Alpukat Kopi (Iced Avocado Coffee)
Ingredients
1/2 ripe large California avocado
1/3 cup espresso or 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup sweetened condensed (not evaporated) milk
2 cups ice cubes
2 teaspoons vanilla
Method
Scoop avocado flesh into a blender, then purée with remaining ingredients until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
I was skeptical. And a wee bit nervous. I didn't want to offend the host and figured I should at least try to force down a third of a glass of this creamy green looking liquid, served in a tall glass. I tried my first sip when no one was looking, just in case I had a rather disgusted expression on my face. I was however, extremely surprised by the pleasantly sweet, rich and chocolatey taste in my mouth. Needless to say, I slurped up the whole glass pretty quick and was left very satisfied.
"Es Alpukat" is a must have when you visit your neighbourhood Indonesian restaurant, or make it something you must have on your next trip to Bali. There is a chocolate of coffee variation which is traditionally served over ice in Indonesia. However, I personally think the smoothie version is the best. The Indonesians love a glass as an afternoon snack. Using whole avocados makes it very filling and nutritious!
Although the western version uses vanilla ice cream, the Indonesians make thiers with condensed milk. I've included the coffee and chocolate "Es Alpukat" recipes for you to try out in your own homes! Enjoy!
Es Alpukat ( with Chocolate Syrup)
Ingredients
5 tbsp. granulated raw sugar
1 tbsp. sweetened chocolate syrup
1 tsp. sweetened condensed milk
Method
1. Put 1 cup crushed ice, 3 tbsp. water, avocados, and sugar into a blender and purée until smooth and sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
2. Divide between two tall 10-oz. glasses and pour chocolate syrup and milk into each glass. Serve with a spoon and straw.
Es Alpukat (with Chocolate Milk)
Ingredients
240ml (12 tbsp) Chocolate Milk;
120ml (6 tbsp) Cold Cow’s Milk (Semi-Skimmed or Full Fat);
100ml (5 tbsp) Water;
100g (5 tbsp) Sugar;
Two Ripe Avocado Pears (remove crocodile skin, cut in half lengthwise and remove the stones);
One handful Crushed Ice.
Method
Make a simple sugar syrup by combining the sugar and the water in a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Stir until the liquid is becomes clear. Remove from heat and let cool. Spoon out the avocado pulp and place in a blender (you could use a hand blender and make up the smoothies in the cups, it saves on the washing up later). Add the syrup mixture and blend. Add the cold milk and blend again. Divide between 2 tall glasses. Top each serving with 1/2 the chocolate milk (to form a separate layer) and add the crushed ice.
Es Alpukat Kopi (Iced Avocado Coffee)
Ingredients
1/2 ripe large California avocado
1/3 cup espresso or 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup sweetened condensed (not evaporated) milk
2 cups ice cubes
2 teaspoons vanilla
Method
Scoop avocado flesh into a blender, then purée with remaining ingredients until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Wow that is something I never would have thought of before... I have always assumed avocado was combined with the more savoury ingredients never with sugary ones!
Sounds interesting to say the least.
Ash