Papaya Smoothie (Batida de fruta bomba/Papaya Smoothie)
In Cuba and in the Cuban diaspora, we call papaya fruta bomba. Why? Well, let me put it to you this way: papaya is crude slang for part of the female anatomy. So, when you are in Miami at a ventanita or lunch counter, order it as a batida de fruta bomba.
Ingredients
- ½ ripe papaya, cubed (about 2 c.)
- 6-8 ice cubes
- 1 lime (for zesting and juice)
- 4 Tbsp condensed milk
- ¼ cup water
- 5 mint leaves
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the papaya. Cut the fruit into chunks, discarding the thick skin.
- Into the blender put the ice, fruit, water, and condensed milk.
- Julienne the mint,
- Zest the lime; then squeeze half the lime into the mixture.
- Blend until smooth.
Use half the fruit now, and freeze the other half for later use.