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September 2, 2014

Ampalaya-Apple Shake with Coconut, Langka and Lime

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AsianInAmericaAmpalayaAppleCoconutShakeOutdoorSideNiceBefore you wince, pucker your face and shove this away, let me tell you first what this Ampalaya-Apple Shake with Coconut, Langka and Lime can do for you.

What started out as a weird-sounding smoothie was actually quite good. I’m not even going to try to enumerate all the nutrients here. Just one look at the list of ingredients and you’ll get the picture.

Ampalaya (say ‘amph -pah-lah-yah’ ) means bitter melon. I have cooked it often as a stir fry dish from mom’s recipes. I’ve shared stories of horrific experiences about it from childhood, but with happy endings. I have cooked soups with ampalaya. I’ve even made salads with ampalaya from heirloom recipes as seen in award-winning cookbooks.

AsianInAmericaAmpalayaFreshWholeAppleBut in the end this vegetable is your friend and not your enemy.

To start with, diabetes-afflicted folks have developed a following to the ampalaya. Those who suffer from hypertension have found the ampalaya (bitter melon) a healthy option, too.

The sweetness of the crisp apple, fruity langka (jackfruit) and thick honey neutralize the imagined bitterness. Later, the addition of the coconut milk and lime neutralize and sweeten the beverage even more. After the creamy coconut milk and wholesome yogurt are blended in, this drink emerges as a delectable beverage.

So before you go “yuck” over this, consider what nutrients your body is in for. It’s actually very good.

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Ampalaya-Apple Shake with Coconut, Langka and Lime

This Ampalaya-Apple Shake with Coconut, Langka and LIme is a delightful and healthy beverage with bitter melon,sweet apples and langka (jackfruit) as its base flavors. All you need are a few slices of each : ampalaya, apples, langka  and swirl in the coconut milk, yogurt and crushed ice. Sweeten the whole glass with honey and it will be even more incredible. This is an AsianInAmericamag recipe. Serves one 12 oz. glass.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Ampalaya Apple Shake
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 795kcal
Author: Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced ampalaya (bitter melon seeded, white membrane removed
  • 1 whole fresh lime for the juice divided, use half for apple, rest for ampalaya
  • 1 large Fuji apple peeled, sliced, seeded
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh langka (jackfruit cut into 1/2-inch pieces; or use canned, drain syrup
  • 8 ounces coconut milk canned
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 cup crushed ice

Instructions

  • Wash, slice and seed half of a large ampalaya. This should make at least 1 cup of ampalaya slices. Sprinkle lime juice on slices and mix well.
  • In a medium sized stockpot boil about 2 cups of water. Blanch the ampalaya slices in the briskly boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove from water and drain. Let the ampalaya slices cool for a few minutes till ready to mix with other ingredients for juice.
  • Peel and slice the apple. Sprinkle the slices with lime juice to avoid darkening.
  • Slice the canned langka into slim-sized pieces about ¼ inch each.
  • In a blender or food processor combine the ingredients: slices of ampalaya and apple, strips of langka (jackfruit), coconut milk, yogurt, honey, crushed ice. Blend or process for 1 to 2 minutes till diluted but still thick.
  • Pour drink mixture into a tall beverage glass with a 12 oz. capacity. Garnish with strips of langka on the side. Serve cold or chilled.
  • Cook’s comments: To make juice, smoothies or shakes I use a regular blender or food processor. I do not own a juicer just yet. So while I’m deciding which brand to get, I find the blender or food processor works well for the simple techniques I use when concocting beverages like this one for my family.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 795kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 44g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 1006mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 8mg

Notes on Nutrition: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.

Did you like this recipe?I have more Filipino Instant Pot recipes in my newest cookbook Instant Filipino Recipes: My Mother’s Traditional Philippine Cooking in A Multicooker Pot by Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino. I also have more classic recipes inspired by my mother’s cooking in my popular cookbook: My Mother’s Philippine Recipes. If you’re learning how to cook Filipino food or a fan of Philippine cuisine, buy my cookbooks and books on Amazon.com sold worldwide in paperback and Kindle format.

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Filed Under: Appetizers and Sides, Beverages, Breakfast, Cooking, Desserts and Sweets, Family, Featured, Fruits, Sides, Vegetables Tagged With: ampalaya or bitter melon, Asian in America recipe, Coconut milk canned, crushed ice, Elizabeth Ann Besa Quirino food blog, Filipino drinks beverages, Filipino food, fresh lime, Fuji or delicious apple, honey, langka or jackfruit (canned), Philippine home cooking, Pinoy lutong bahay, vanilla yogurt

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  1. Mindy says

    September 2, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Such a pretty drink, and healthy for you. Some of these are new flavors for me, and I can’t wait to try it.

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    • Elizabeth Q says

      September 2, 2014 at 10:36 AM

      Thanks, Mindy. This Ampalaya-Apple Shake was fun to make and quite delightful to sip!

      Reply
  2. Dhada says

    July 1, 2019 at 8:05 AM

    Hi maam, can I use fresh milk instead of Coco milk?

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    • Elizabeth Q says

      July 1, 2019 at 11:54 AM

      Hi Dhada, yes you can use fresh milk instead. 🙂

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