Refreshing & Sweet Homemade Watermelon Juice (Thai ‘Tangmo Pan’ Style)
Refreshing & Sweet Homemade Watermelon Juice (Thai ‘Tangmo Pan’ Style)
Beat the Heat! Easy Homemade Watermelon Juice & Thai ‘Tangmo Pan’ Recipe
Experience the peak of sweetness with this seasonal watermelon juice recipe, perfect for refreshment and well-being. This vibrant watermelon juice is ideal as a healthy snack for kids or a delightful homemade cafe drink to combat the sweltering heat. We’ll guide you to create a ‘Tangmo Pan’ experience at home, just like you’d find in Thailand, enhancing the natural sweetness of fresh watermelon with simple additions. If your watermelon is already wonderfully sweet, pure watermelon juice is a delight on its own. But if it’s a bit less sweet, don’t worry! A splash of lemon juice, a tiny pinch of salt, and a touch of honey to your taste will transform it into a universally loved sweet watermelon drink. Skip the expensive store-bought options and enjoy a cool, sweet summer with this refreshing homemade watermelon juice today!
Watermelon Juice Ingredients- 2 cups ripe watermelon (approx. 300g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- Honey (optional, adjust to watermelon’s sweetness)
- Rosemary sprig (for garnish, optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ripe watermelon. Wash the rind thoroughly, then cut the watermelon into manageable pieces that will fit easily into your blender. It’s best to remove as many seeds as possible, as they can impart a bitter taste and affect the texture and appearance of your juice. Aim for about 2 cups of seedless watermelon chunks.
Step 2
Place the seedless watermelon chunks into your blender. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and a tiny pinch of fine salt. Next, add a little bit of honey – this is optional and can be adjusted based on how sweet your watermelon is.
Step 3
Now, let’s blend these ingredients together. The lemon juice not only adds a pleasant tang and enhances the overall flavor profile but also brightens the taste of the watermelon. The small pinch of salt works wonders to amplify the watermelon’s natural sweetness, making it taste even sweeter, almost as if you’d added more honey. If you find your watermelon isn’t as sweet as you’d like, feel free to add a bit more honey to suit your preference.
Step 4
Watermelon is incredibly high in water content, which means it blends into a smooth juice very quickly. Over-blending can sometimes alter the fresh taste, so aim to blend for just about 20-30 seconds, or until the ingredients are smoothly combined and the texture is perfect.
Step 5
If your watermelon is already perfectly sweet and delicious, you can simply blend the fruit alone for a pure, refreshing taste. For an extra chilled experience, you can blend a few ice cubes along with the watermelon, or simply add ice to your glass before pouring the juice. See? Making Thai-style watermelon juice, or ‘Tangmo Pan,’ at home is incredibly easy! For a beautiful presentation, garnish with a sprig of rosemary for a café-worthy finish.
