Batida de zapote is one of our favorites, and nothing cools Dominicans in the summer days like this wonderful mamey shake. Try the rich creaminess of this fantastic Dominican zapote milkshake; it is perfect for a pleasant afternoon snack with our favorite sandwiches.
By - Reviewed: . Original: Jun 22, 2014
Why we ❤️ it
A heatwave is hitting us hard in our little Caribbean corner, just like it does this time of the year in the Dominican Republic. So let me share with you this batida de zapote recipe, one of our preferred weapons against the summer heat.
We love our zapote milkshake (known elsewhere as batida de zapote or batido de mamey), made with this lovely, flavorful Dominican fruit. It is one of our favorite Dominican drinks and has a creamy taste that reminds me of vanilla ice cream.
Zapote or mamey fruit
Zapote (scientific name Pouteria sapota) is a tree native to Central America that has spread to other tropical regions. It is known as mamey, mamey zapote, mamey colorado, zapote colorado, níspero, and zapote rojo. It's a popular fruit in our country, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and other parts of Latin America.
Zapote or mamey has a gently sweet, bright orange flesh, pudding-like texture, and a subtle hint of nutty flavor.
Benefits
Zapote, like many tropical fruits, has many health benefits. Zapote or mamey is a good source of potassium, an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamins B6, and E. It is a good source of riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, manganese, potassium, and dietary fiber. [Source]
Zapote fruit and batida de zapote (mamey shake).
Serving suggestions
We love this batida with a Dominican sandwich for lunch or dinner (love it with a Derretido de queso sandwich), but we can also serve it alone as an afternoon snack. It also goes wonderfully with Yaniqueque or Pastelito.
Top tip
- Lactose-free, vegan milkshakes: Use almond milk (or your preferred substitute). I hear from our readers (I haven't tried it) that coconut milk is great for this purpose.
- Leftovers: If you have more zapote than you need for your batida, peel, chop, and freeze it for later use.
- Where to buy: Mamey is readily available in Southern Florida and can be found at Latino markets and tropical fruit vendors.
- How to pick: The thick brown skin of ripe mamey is uniform and without blemishes, and the red flesh has the consistency of a ripe banana.
About this recipe
Our recipe is not much different than any other you may find in the country, aside from maybe adding more or less sugar. Check our other batida recipes for more tropical goodness.
Salud!
More batidas recipes
Batidas are some of our favorite drinks. They combine Dominican and tropical fruits with vanilla extract and milk to refresh and nourish us year-round. Batida de lechosa is one of our favorites, but don't miss Batida de níspero, Batida de granadillo, and Batido de mango.
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