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Recipe: Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

Recipe: Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

by Erin Fletter
Photo by Anamaria Mejia/Shutterstock.com
prep time
5 minutes
cook time
makes
1-2 servings

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Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

Blend lime juice, coconut milk, and ice for a frosty, tropical beverage!

Happy & Healthy Cooking,

Chef Erin, Food-Geek-in-Chief

Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills

  • blend :

    to stir together two or more ingredients until just combined; blending is a gentler process than mixing.

  • juice :

    to extract or squeeze out the juice of a fruit or vegetable, like a lemon, orange, or carrot, often cutting open or peeling the fruit or veggie first to access its flesh.

  • knife skills :

    Bear Claw (growl), Pinch, Plank, and Bridge (look out for trolls)

  • slice :

    to cut into thin pieces using a sawing motion with your knife.

Equipment Checklist

  • Blender (or pitcher + immersion blender)
  • Cutting board
  • Kid-safe knife (a butter knife works great)
  • Citrus squeezer (optional)
  • Can opener
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Drinking glasses (2)
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Ingredients

Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

  • 2 limes
  • 1 C canned coconut milk (save cream at top for other recipes)
  • 2 T granulated sugar + more to taste
  • 1 C ice

Instructions

Frozen Coconut Limeade for Two

1.
slice + juice + measure

Slice 2 limes in half and squeeze the juice into a liquid measuring cup. Add the lime juice, 1 cup canned coconut milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup ice to your blender.

2.
blend + pour

Blend until smooth, taste, and add more sugar if needed. Pour into two drinking glasses and shout "Salud" or "Cheers" in Spanish!

Surprise Ingredient: Lime!

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Hi!  I’m Lime!

"Limes are citrus fruits just like lemons, but we're smaller, rounder, and green. And, while lemons are acidic and sour, limes are more acidic, less sweet, and have a more bitter flavor. We're often invited into the same places as lemons, but you'll probably find us in more savory than sweet dishes, although our Key lime sibling is famous for its pie!"  

History & Etymology

  • Limes are the fruit of tropical citrus trees closely related to lemons. They are native to Southeast Asia. Currently, India, Mexico, and China produce the most limes globally. 
  • In the 19th century, sailors drank their daily grog (beer or rum) with added lemon juice to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. Later, they changed to lime juice. British sailors were derogatorily called "limeys" because of their use of limes. Navies who prevented scurvy by their daily lemon or lime intake would have the advantage over a country's navy that did not use citrus in their diets. 
  • There are several species of lime plants, and many are hybrids. The type of lime generally sold in grocery stores is the Persian or Tahitian lime, a hybrid of a Key lime and a lemon. The Key lime, native to Southeast Asia, is also known as the West Indian lime; however, the Key lime name comes from the Florida Keys, where it flavors their famous Key lime pie. Spanish explorers brought the lime to Florida in the 16th century. The Kaffir or Makrut lime is native to Southeast Asia and southern China. These three limes are the most widely produced worldwide, with the Persian leading the other two.
  • The English word "lime" comes from mid-17th century French from the Spanish "lima," from the Arabic līma, and the Persian "limu."

Anatomy

  • Since the Persian lime is the most popular, we will focus on its anatomy. The fruit is about 2.4 inches in diameter. It has no seeds, is larger, less acidic, and has a thicker skin than a Key lime.  
  • A citrus fruit's "zest" is the green or yellow outermost layer of the peel (skin), which contains powerful flavor compounds. The "pith" is the spongy, white layer between the skin and the flesh and is quite bitter. Avoid the pith when zesting your fruit.

How to Pick, Buy, & Eat

  • Select limes that are firm and heavy (more juice!) with shiny, blemish-free, green skins.
  • Limes are fully ripe and juicier when they are yellow, not dark green; however, they are usually sold when they are green and have better flavor.
  • If you refrigerate your limes, they will last about two weeks. You can freeze lime juice to use at a later time. 
  • The average lime contains one tablespoon of juice. Roll a room-temperature lime on the counter, adding light pressure, before cutting it open to get the maximum amount of liquid. 
  • Limes are highly acidic, and this acid will react with different foods in different ways. For example, the acid will denature the proteins in fish and seafood, causing the fish to become firm and opaque, almost as if you had cooked it. The acid in lime juice can also curdle milk, and while it can cause green vegetables to turn a drab olive color, it will help vegetables such as potatoes and turnips maintain their white color.
  • You can substitute lime for lemon in a dish, but you will want to decrease the amount due to a lime's stronger flavor and acidity. For example, if a recipe calls for one cup of lemon juice, substitute three-quarters of a cup of lime juice.
  • Here are some foods you can add lime to (besides Key lime pie): limeade, dressings and dips, guacamole, salsa, lime curd, lime bars, sherbet, fajitas, tacos, chicken, fish, beef, and pork.

Nutrition

  • One lime has 32 percent of the daily value of vitamin C, which boosts immunity and helps your body heal.
  • Citrus fruits, like lemons and limes, have citric acid, which can help prevent kidney stones from forming. 
  • Limes do not contain very much natural sugar. That's why they are so tart! Compared with an orange, another citrus fruit, a lime has one gram of sugar, and a small orange has nine grams.

 

What is "Limonada de Coco"?

Photo by Luis Echeverri Urrea/Shutterstock.com
  • "Limonada de Coco" (coconut limeade) is a cool and creamy drink made from cream of coconut (or coconut milk), lime juice, sugar, and ice. Think of a tropical slushy! 
  • This refreshing drink comes from the South American country of Colombia and is very popular in summer on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast, especially in the port city of Cartagena. Colombians and visitors to the country enjoy "limonada de coco" at the beach, brunch, dinner, or parties.

Let's Learn About Colombia!

Photo by Jess Kraft/Shutterstock.com (Guatape, Antioquia)
  • The Republic of Colombia is a country in the northwestern part of South America. It also has an insular region of oceanic islands in the Caribbean Sea outside the continental territory and part of North America.
  • The Caribbean Sea borders Colombia to the north, Panama to the northwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Ecuador and Peru to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the northeast, and Brazil to the southeast.
  • There are 32 departments or administrative divisions in Colombia. Spanish (Castilian) is the official language, and over 99 percent of Colombians speak Spanish. There are 65 other recognized languages in the country. Creole English is spoken in the archipelago of San Andrés and Providencia, the only department located in Central America (a subregion of the North American continent). 
  • Bogotá is the country's capital, largest city, and one of the largest cities in the world. It is run as a capital district with the same administrative status as a department. It is located on a high plateau in the Andes and is the third-highest capital in South America and worldwide at 8,660 feet above sea level. 
  • The Colombian government is a unitary presidential republic with a president, vice president, and congress. Their currency is the Colombian peso.
  • Colombia's total area is 440,831 square miles. It is almost 60 percent larger than Texas but smaller than Alaska. The population is over 52.6 million. 
  • The country's population is diverse. Colombians are descendants of indigenous peoples, Spanish conquerors, enslaved Africans, and 20th-century immigrants from Europe and the Middle East. Along with those of the Caribbean, these influences are seen in the country's culture, including architecture, cuisine, literature, and music. 
  • You may be familiar with Shakira, Colombia's most popular singing artist. Gabriel García Márquez is a well-known Nobel prize-winning novelist, and Fernando Botero is a famous painter and sculptor. Juan Pablo Montoya is a race car driver who has driven in the Nascar Cup series and won several Formula One, Indy, and other international car races.
  • Colombia's geography includes the Amazon rainforest, deserts, grasslands, and highlands. It has coastlines and islands along both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Andes mountain range goes through Colombia. The highest point is Pico Cristobal Colon, at 18,947 feet. 
  • Colombia is one of the top five coffee producers in the world. Most of their coffee is grown on plantations in the Paisa region in the Andes. Since 1958, the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia has used the image of a fictional Paisa coffee farmer, Juan Valdez, and his donkey, Conchita, in their advertising.
  • Rice, corn, potato, cassava, legumes, meat, and fruit are typical ingredients in Colombian cuisine. "Bandeja paisa," is a traditional "platter" of food from the Paisa region of the Andes. It originated in rural areas with peasant farmers or "campesinos." They would eat a selection of hearty, protein-packed foods to start their day. The dish typically consists of red beans, rice, arepas, chorizo, plantain, chicharrón, avocado, ground meat, and a fried egg. "Ajiaco" is another traditional Colombian dish. It is a soup made of chicken, potatoes, and the herb "guasca." 
  • Snacks include "aborrajados colombianos" (cheese-filled, deep-fried plantains), "arepas" (cheese or egg-filled corn flour pancakes), and "pandebono" (bread made with cassava starch). 

What's It Like to Be a Kid in Colombia?

  • Families are important in Colombia, and they are usually closely knit. As with most countries, life in Colombia for kids depends on whether they live in the city or country.
  • Columbian children may attend preschool before age 5 and then go on to compulsory basic education (grades 1-9) and middle vocational education (grades 10-11). Students must wear uniforms in both public and private schools. 
  • Football (soccer) is the most popular sport for kids in Colombia. They may also participate in cycling, inline skating, basketball, gymnastics, and swimming.
  • Traditional games include "trompo" (performing difficult tricks with a spinning top), "canicas" (marbles), "balero" (cup and ball), and "cinco huecos" (five players try to get coins into five holes). 
  • Families may enjoy visiting the old walled city and beaches of Cartagena. In Bogotá, they can see the displays of pre-Columbian gold at the Museo del Oro (Museum of Gold) or take the cable car to the summit of the 10,335-foot Cerro de Monserrate. In Medellín, the Parque Explora is an interactive science museum and aquarium, and Parque Norte is an amusement park. 
  • Popular sweets eaten by kids include "bocadillo de guayaba" or guava jelly; "torta de nata, a thick, creamy cake made with "natas" or cooked milk; and "oblea," a sandwich wafer cookie filled with "arequipe" (dulce de leche).

That's Berry Funny

Where do intergalactic coconuts grab a drink?

At the Milky Way!

THYME for a Laugh

What is hairy, brown and wears sunglasses? 

A coconut on vacation!

THYME for a Laugh

What do you get when you cross a brontosaurus with a lime? 

A dino-sour!

THYME for a Laugh

What did one coconut say to the other?

"Got milk?"

Lettuce Joke Around

What do you give an injured lime?

Lime-aid!

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