How to Make Soursop Smoothie
Learn how to make a simple and healthy soursop smoothie at home using fresh milk, condensed milk, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 soursop ~ 500g
- Fresh milk (unsweetened or sweetened)
- Condensed milk
- White sugar
- Ice cubes
Ingredient Notes
Select soursops with fresh stems, green skin tinged with yellow, widely spaced spines, and a slightly soft texture with a fragrant aroma—these are ripe fruits. Unripe soursops feel firm to the touch. To ripen them at home, store the fruits in a rice container for 1-2 days.
Ripe soursops are easier to peel and have a sweeter, more fragrant flavor. Unripe soursops are hard, with thick flesh that isn't soft, lacking sweetness, and when eaten, they have a starchy texture similar to raw potatoes. If you blend unripe soursop, the smoothie will have a slightly bitter and harsh taste.
The current market price for soursop ranges from 35,000-40,000 VND/kg for regular soursop, while Thai soursop is more expensive, priced at 50,000-60,000 VND/kg, and sometimes up to 80,000 VND/kg.
Instructions
Prepare the Soursop
Before preparing, rinse the soursop thoroughly. Peel off the outer skin and remove any bruised sections. Cut the soursop in half, then place one half upright and use a knife to slice off the outer flesh in layers. When you encounter seeds, use the tip of the knife to remove them, and continue slicing until you reach the innermost core. The core is sour, so you may want to discard it.
Make the Soursop Smoothie
Place the prepared soursop flesh into a blender, add about 150ml of fresh milk, 50ml of condensed milk, 30g of white sugar, and crushed ice or 5-6 ice cubes. Adjust the amount of sugar and milk to suit your taste preferences. Keep in mind that soursop has a tangy flavor, so you may need to balance the sweetness accordingly.
Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it into a glass. For an extra chill, you can add a few more ice cubes to the smoothie. If available, garnish with a sprig of mint for a nice presentation.
The soursop smoothie is fragrant, delicious, creamy, with a hint of mild tanginess from the soursop. It's a delightful smoothie that many people enjoy.
Storage Instructions
Additional Information
Some precautions when consuming soursop smoothies:
- Drinking soursop smoothies on an empty stomach is not good for digestion. Consuming them at night may cause difficulty sleeping due to the high vitamin C content.
- People with low blood pressure, liver disease, or diabetes should limit their intake of soursop smoothies.
- Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children should consult with a healthcare professional before consuming soursop smoothies.
- Research has shown that annonacin, a compound found in soursop, can be harmful or even toxic if consumed in large quantities. Therefore, it is important not to overconsume soursop or beverages made from it.
What are the benefits of soursop smoothies?
Scientific studies have shown that soursop is rich in nutrients like energy, carbohydrates, lipids, fiber, vitamins A and C, protein, and essential minerals like iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and sodium.
Therefore, soursop smoothies provide a great source of energy, help the body recover quickly, reduce fatigue, relieve stress, improve vision, promote blood circulation, and support heart health. Additionally, soursop smoothies contain compounds with strong antioxidant properties, which can help prevent aging and the growth of cancer cells.
Furthermore, soursop smoothies help stabilize blood pressure, especially for those with high blood pressure. This delicious smoothie also improves digestion, boosts the immune system, and strengthens bones and teeth.
