Everyday meals
Lychee juice
A delicately perfumed drink made from fresh lychees, with translucent and very sweet flesh. It is a mellow, floral drink, perfect for festive days or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Peel the lychees, remove the stones and keep the flesh.
- Heat the water with the sugar until fully dissolved, then let it cool slightly.
- Blend the lychee flesh with the lukewarm syrup until the mixture is very smooth.
- Pass through a fine sieve if you want a lighter juice, then add cold water if needed.
- Serve very cold with ice cubes and a few mint leaves.
Variations and tips
Sparkling version. Top up with sparkling water just before serving for a more festive effect.
More ideas
Jackfruit juice (breadfruit)30 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyPlantain bananas in curry (ndizi za kari)45 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyBlack beans in tomato sauce (maharage meusi)1 h 15 · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyBoiled cassava with tomato sauce50 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyChakula (fried rice and vegetables)40 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyKidney beans in curry (curry beans)50 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyLégumes au coco et piment (mboga ya nazi na pilipili, vegetables in coconut and chili)40 min · 4 serv. · budget-friendlyMchuzi wa maharage (bean stew)1 h 45 · 4 serv. · budget-friendly
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Mayotte
Original Ecomely recipe.