Craving an escape to sunny shores, here's a teaser from My Key West Kitchen (Kyle Books, October 2012) by father and son team of Norman and Justin Van Aken.
MAMEY MILKSHAKE
“Batido.”
This pretty little word is well known all over Latin America and to many in
South Florida as well.
A sweet and frothy fruit
milkshake, it’s as varied as the currently available fruits in season. Guanabana,
mamey, atemoya, coconut, cherimoya, banana, tamarind and many others—all
contributing their gorgeous colors and enticing fragrances! Put the pulp of any
tropical fruit or fruits in an electric blender with a little ice, a splash of
milk and hit the blend button. Moments later, in a frosty glass, a delicious,
healthy, delectable fruit smoothy is waiting for you. The buttermilk is my own
addition. If you like the tangyness of sour cream ice cream or crème fraîche
you will like this as well. If not, you can omit the buttermilk and go the
standard batido route. It’s all good.
Serves
2 to 3, depending on your thirst
1
cup peeled, pitted and cubed fresh ripe mamey
1
cup milk
1/4
cup buttermilk
1/4
cup sugar or honey
1
dash pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/2
cup ice cubes
Combine
all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Ingredient Note: If you don’t
have access to fresh, ripe mameys, frozen mamey pulp can be found in many Latin
American and Caribbean grocery stores. The flavor is nice though not as
exquisite as the ripe, fresh fruit.
(* Recipe from My Key West Kitchen -Kyle Books, October 2012- by Norman and Justin Van Aken, all rights reserved, photography by Penny De Los Santos)