The first time I saw avocado in a savory dish, I suffered
culture shock. In Vietnam,
like elsewhere in Southeast Asia, avocados are used for
sweets. Most often times, the flesh of this rich berry is combine with condensed milk, which amplifies the avocado flavor.
Though I grew up eating avocado out of hand with condensed milk spooned into the emptied bowl where the pit once sat, many Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian people, for that matter, make a delightful shake/smoothie with avocado. That's the most common preparation. In Vietnam, and avocado shake is calle
d sinh tố bơ (butter fruit shake). Indonesians, who may add coffee or chocolate syrup, know it as es apokat. Filipinos prepare it as well, though they make avocado ice cream too. Avocado shakes are also popular in Brazil.
These shakes are on the menu of many Vietnamese American delis and cafe -- basically wherever you buy bánh mí sandwiches or go for phở noodle soup. They're extremely rich, so I like to divide them up among small glasses and share them. The thickness is practically pudding-like so use a spoon to enjoy it best.
Hass avocados are what most people know and its flesh is deliciously fatty and supple. But there are hundreds, if not thousands of avocado cultivars grown all over the world. To the right is a Hass still on the tree.
The French introduced avocados to Vietnam, which explains why in Vietnamese, avocados are called trái
bơ (pronounced "try buh"; trái means fruit, bơ is Viet
pidgin for beurre). In the name of
the shake, trái is omitted from the
name because we assume that it would be made from avocado and not butter. Below is an avocado display at a Saigon smoothie shop in the Dakao part of town.
Makes about about 2 ¼ cups, enough to serve 2 or 3
1 ripe medium avocado (6–8 ounces)
1 cup ice (8 ice cubes)
⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ to ½ cup milk
Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the remaining ingredients,
starting out with the least amount of milk and puree until completely smooth.
Taste and add additional milk, depending on the avocado type and if a thinner
consistency is desired.
Notes:
Some people use a
combination of condensed milk (e.g., ¼ cup) and add sugar (1 to 2 tablespoons)
to taste. It's really up to you.
The shake tastes better (the buttery, grassy avocado flavor becomes more pronounced) if it sits for
a bit, say 10 to 15 minutes in the fridge. I’ve left it to sit in the fridge for 24 hours and it was okay. At 48 hours, there was discoloration at the top and the flavor dwindled a bit. had it sit for as long as 21/2
hours.
For the Indonesian version, Southeast Asian food expert and Saveur magazine Editor-in-Chief James Oseland tells me that Hershey’s syrup is the secret. Before the shake is poured
into a glass, the syrup is poured around the wall of the glass so that it drips
down. Pretty wild, huh?
Related Information:
For more on avocado history in America, peruse the cover story of the August/September 2007 issue of Saveur magazine.
Robyn Eckhardt's Eating Asia blog posting on avocados in Kuala Lumpur. Incidentally, Robyn told me that she suffered culture shock the first time she had avocado with condensed milk in Southeast Asia!
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::eeeeek!::
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add a pinch of salt.
RST says
I grew up eating avocados simply mashed (in a tall glass, with a dinner fork) with condensed milk and muscovado sugar.
I am tempted to experiment with palm sugar-specially the darker, smokier, more deeply mysterious types from Sumatra.
Richard
Andrea Nguyen says
Avocados aren't actually as bad we think. Yep, the condensed milk adds calories, which is why I suggest sharing the shake, or even enjoying it over several days. Anyway, avocados have unsaturated fat and one of the highest amounts of protein (if not the highest) of all fruits. Most fruit convert their carbohydrates into sugar but avocados create fat and protein. It's an unusual berry.
And, yep, palm sugar would be good. Gula jawa, in particular.
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yummm I miss es apokat.is the best!!
C(h)ristine says
This looks sinful and wonderful all at once! I looked you up because I read that Saveur magazine article and was intrigued by Andrea Nguyen's mention of avocados with sweetened condensed milk (I immediately went to the store to buy avocados to try this out). The shakes look even more delectable.
Thank you for sharing.
Andrea Nguyen says
When you make them, avocado shakes teach you a thing or two about how flavors come together in mysterious and marvelous ways. Here you've got seemingly disparate ingredients -- one from a tree and another from an animal. Blend them together and it's the avocado flavor that's amplified. You actually taste more avocado. The shake says, "I'm avocado!"
Take things another step and add a little coffee or Hershey's syrup and it's earthy, deep and rich. But if you add too much the avocado flavor gets d
Macy says
The first avocado shake I've ever tried was at a vietnamese resturant. It was refreshing, though I wished it was a little more sweet.
Now I'm going to try to make my own. I wonder how it would taste if I add coconut milk to it...
Andrea Nguyen says
Nothing wrong with trying, Macy. Or, just add more condensed milk or reduce the amount of ice.
Pauline says
Yum! I loved the recipe!!
T. Nguyen says
For the low fat version, I use ice low-fat vanilla cream instead of condensed milk, soy milk, a little bit of raw sugar or honey, ice, and one ripe avocado. Using ice cream, instead of condensed milk, gives it a malt shake type of consistency. Sooo delicious...
This is what my mother made for me growing up as it is hard for me to digest condensed milk for whatever reason. I know that it not the true deep traditional Vietnamese mix but I've seen some of my friends' families do it as well...
Andre
Andrea Nguyen says
Great tip, T. I love the malty version. Thanks very much for your contribution!
Gigi says
My Tunisian friend made a avocado shake with condensed milk, bananas and sugar. It was good. But I want to try with other flavor also. Pls help me.
mia says
Mmm, I'm enjoying an avocado shake right now. I used 1/2 an avocado, a handful of ice cubes, almond milk, and honey. So delicious!!!
Andrea Nguyen says
Mia, love the almond milk idea! Thanks.
ern says
I had an avocado shake at a Vietnamese restaurant in Malaysia and have been wanting to recreate it ever since. I found your site and made it tonight...it is wonderful! Thanks so much!!!!!
Terry Swaner says
I'm going to try mixing avocado with blueberry organic yogurt and ice cubes. I also tried an avocado smoothie by a shop that added green tea to their concoctions, as well as bubbles. Another Vietnamese restaurant added bubbles to their plain avocado smoothie recipe. So glad to find this site to see how the basic recipe is made.
Andrea Nguyen says
You are very welcome. Thanks for sharing your ideas, Terry.
Mag says
perfect recipe !! De-lish ! 😀
Nyx Washi says
I never liked avocado (although I realize it's very healthy food), but that shake can really change my mind.
Thanks!
TheGoldenGirl says
I just made this today - soooooooooooooooooo good! I first had one when the owners of a Vietnamese restaurant I loved convinced me to try it. Sadly they moved out of state and that was the end of my avocado shakes. Thank you, Andrea!! I'm so happy to learn how to make these myself
Avocado Calories says
I live in Sri Lanka. And we have plenty of Avocado's growing in the up-country area. Some people also call this 'butter fruit' if I'm not mistaken. Thank you for the recipe. It's different to what I'm used to make. I will try this for sure.
Lisa says
My father is from the Philippines, and my mom made these shakes when I was little with the condensed milk and sugar. I now make a healthier version with just an avocado, a cup of ice, a cup of skim milk and some splenda to sweeten it up! It is as delicious as ever!! Try it!! You will like this healthy version without the guilt! 🙂
Duyen Nguyen says
My husband and I love durian so I mix avocado-durian (2:1). It works very well
Bob Green says
I find it works best if the ice is in the blender first, blend it by itself for a few seconds to break the ice. I then add the rest of the ingredients and blend them in. Otherwise, it is thick and the ice is hard to blend in.
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Bill in Costa Rica says
I mix 1 liter of milk with 1 avocado (normal size) and 2 tablespoons of sugar. The texture is so creamy and delicious. I drink this as my only dinner and have a glass for breakfast-nothing else. Well I will check my cholesterol and LDL/HDL levels after a few months to see if it is true about being healthy. I need to get to Vietnam-I do not know any Vietnamese restaurants here in Costa Rica.
Andrea Nguyen says
Bill, I'm sure life in Costa Rica will counter the cholesterol in avocado shakes!
Ken Jaffe says
Thank you for this basic recipe! I had avocado shakes at a place that closed down near where I lived. It made me very sad, because this place really turned me on to them (although I was REALLY reticent to try it at first because my Western palate screamed at me to avoid combining the words 'avocado' and 'shake'). Now I just tried my own version and I LOOOOOOOOVES IT!!! For one person: 1/2 avocado, 2 cups Silk Vanilla Soy milk, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1 tbsp agave nectar. OOOWEEE, is it gooood.
Robyn says
I didn't have sweetened condensed milk so I substituted evaporated milk and palm sugar and it was phenomenal, the sweetness very delicate---so good.
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I'm a vegan but I love avocado shakes! Happily, it's really easy to make vegan "condensed milk." For those concerned about calories, it's also a good alternative. It won't convince the most subtle palate, but for those of us who are willing to make a little taste concession, it's a pretty good alternative! (From the VegCooking site http://www.vegcooking.com/askVeganChef1.aspx?Category=Baking)
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Best Avocado Shake. Simple and easy too. Thanks you so much.
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I'm going to try to make this for an up coming party. Is it better to do several batches or can I do one big batch by simply increasing the quantities by X amount?
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Mari Ann @ Permanent Weight Loss says
Everybody can enjoy the delicious taste of avocado and its healthy benefits. Creamy rich avocado is considered the world's healthiest fruit, because of its nutrient contents such as vitamin K, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and reasonable calories in it.
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Avocados are a good source of Vitamin E and Pantothenic acid, which are 2 nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and vital. I happen to love avocados, and my dad taught me to eat them sliced with a little salt on them and maybe pepper. I love avocados in salad.
If you're not worried at all about calories, here's the favorite avocado recipe of my friend:
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claudia says
I am looking for tasty full fat recipes for my toddler who has CHD and struggles to put on weight... I will have to try this!
Healthy Foods says
Never made an avocado milk shake before because honestly it never came to my mind that you can use avocado for milkshake. That was an impressive idea!
samba rock says
Here in Brazil we only eat avocados as a sweet dish. Since we have mostly the big kind (with the sleek skin)that has a much more mild taste is perfect for shakes and other sweet dishes.
My favorite is very simple: blend a big avocado 9or a couple of small ones) with fresh lime juice. Keep it dense.
Then put in a bowl and slide into the freezer. Take it out BEFORE it freezes and serve with powdered whole milk on top!
Enjoy
Jenn says
After trying and loving the Chicken Pho recipe from this site, I just made my own mocha avacado shake and I am So pleasantly suprised - DELISH. I used regular milk, just a dash of instant coffee, a squirt of chocolate syrup, a full avacado, and spun it together with ice and OH MY GOD YUM.
Thanks for the courage to mix those flavours!!
best breadmaker says
Hello! In Indonesia, we usually add some chocolate or coffee flavoured condensed milk on the shake just before serving. It brings out so much better taste 🙂
Cheers
Silver Flatware says
Yummy stuff this avocado. I have had it plain with just a sprinkle of sugar or powdered milk, sometimes both. I tried it shake style but the avocado flavored ice cream is best.
Mari Ann Lisenbe says
Oh How I Love Avocado, but I rarely see it in the market. I like avocado shake when it is added with ripe mango, try it!! amazingly delicious. =D
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This seems mouthwatering recipe,just have to buy more avocados to make for everybody in the house to try. Thanks for the great sare
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try adding a touch of nutmeg and/or crushed red peppe.rs to give the drink and but of zing
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I'll try this shake immediately. It sounds delicious!
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Condensed milk is the sweetener of choice for this one but I would replace that with honey. Honey has a higher sweetener power than sugar and provides vitamins and minerals.
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Wow! This is actually really great! I tried this one and it is unbelievably tastes really good. It is really creamy. Thanks for sharing this avocado shake recipe!
Jo says
I love avocados even if not made into a shake. Just scoop it up put in a bowl a bit of sugar, fresh milk then add some ice cubes. Yummy. Will try the shake recipe next time! Thanks.
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Every avocado season, i make a delicious avocado shake, it is very refreshing an tasty. But i want to try new, i will definitely try your recipe, seems very yummy!! thanks for sharing it!
AngeWayne says
I love avocado so much, the taste of it is really great. I try some experiment but this one looks very yummy and seems like it will the most most delicious avocado shake ever.
Sid Sawhney says
I was recently in Brazil and tried the avocado milk shake despite my initial apprehensions! It was super yummy!
I just tried making it using your recipe and it came out great! Thanks for sharing.
benz says
how about adding some tapioca pearl.
Silkn SensEpil says
I like avocado but it doesn't comes to my mind that avocado shake will be very delicious as your review said. I will definitely try it for our family snack one day;) Thank you for the recipe.
Marc Azada says
Thanks for sharing us the recipe of the avocado shake. I just tried it earlier and I love it!
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Thanks for this recipe, just tried it and it tasted great. I think I need to try one of the lower fat & sugar options next time though. Thanks again. 😀
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marlon says
I'm enjoying an avocado shake right now. Thank you, Andrea!! I'm so happy to learn how to make these myself
marlon says
Another Vietnamese restaurant added bubbles to their plain avocado smoothie recipe.
WickedSmartGrl says
This is the first time I've used avocado in a sweet application. Umm.... WOW!!!! This was AMAZING! Thank you!
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OM NOM NOM NOM!
I'll have to make two more batches, but only because I had a 1-cup tin of sweetened condensed milk. Only because. (Yeah, right... *grin*)
Thanks!
Cindy says
Love this recipe 🙂 my dad used to make it all the time when I was a kid. ( he still occasionally does ) but one tiny correction. "sinh to bo" does not mean "butter fruit shake" the word "bo" is a homophone for butter AND avocado. So as a translation, "sinh to bo" simply means avocado fruit shake (not butter). lol
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I first tried making an avocado shake with recipes requiring vanilla ice cream + sugar and I must say that this one blows the competition out of the water!
I halfed the recipe (half avocado) and it made the perfect single serving for my liking. However, I didn't half the milk because I like a more liquid consistency and I used three generous tablespoons of low fat condensed milk (which doesn't contain any trans fat, unlike the regular Eagle brand).
Also, I've found another use for the condensed
Dave says
I like to make the avocado shake with adding some pandan leaf extract. Just blend the pandan leaves with milk, and squeeze it through a filter!
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Leftover shake can be frozen for a very unusual "ice cream" !
Donna U says
So glad I found this website, I usually use avacado, ice cubes, some plain or vanilla yogurt n splenda to sweeten slightly. A reg. or frozen banana if you have one is also good in this shake! If it is too thick I just add 1% milk or other milk derivative to it is to my liking. my grandson who is 18mos. loves these too! Yummy!
Jenn says
I enjoyed your informative post!
I didn't have all the ingredients or equipment in your recipe so I made my own version, which is more an avocado milk than shake: http://tomyheartthroughmystomach.wordpress.com/2012/10/07/avolait-get-it-avocado-milk-recipe/
Next time I will have to try it with condensed milk. I'm also curious to see what it is like just to spoon out avocado and condensed mi
Lalitajones says
i loved this smoothie! i didnt have condensed milk but i had vanilla flavored muscle milk which is very sweet, so i substituted that for the condensed milk and the milk. It was very good, even the next morning when i had it for breakfast!
Food lover Kailey says
I tried this recipe just after hearing about it. It has an interesting taste, for sure, but it wasn't really my style. I might try adding in some chocolate syrup or other fruits next time to see if I can improve it. Thanks for the recipe!
Food blogger says
Try this recipe with papaya and strawberries for a flavor kick! I have also discovered that this recipe also tastes great with vanilla or chocolate ice cream instead of the condensed milk.
At home chef says
Wow! The strawberry-papaya idea sounds delicious! I can't wait to try that version! I wonder how it will taste with banana instead of the papaya? I might just be too daring ...
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Yum! It does taste good with bananas instead of papaya. I tried your papaya strawberry idea and my strawberry banana idea as well! It's just that at the time I didn't have any papaya available. & I love your food blog! Thanks very much for replying all my comments too, it means alot!
Ashley says
I made these yesterday, and it was AMAZING! I can't wait to try the variations you've mentioned in this post, too. Yum!! I posted this over on my blog with a link back to yours. Thanks for this fantastic recipe!
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Thanks again! 😉
Anita says
I just made this using the recipe above and as I cannot eat dairy, I used coconut milk instead of cow milk (1/2 cup) (not the kind the comes in a can but the kind that is sold in the dairy aisle as a milk substitute). It is delicious... tastes kind of like a avocado piña colada if that makes sense. Thanks for the recipe, it is my new favorite shake!
Elizabeth says
Yum! Made this today after prolonged cravings for avocado shakes I had sampled at Vietnamese restaurants, and it was delicious! Even my picky mom said it was surprisingly good 🙂 I was happy to discover how utterly simple it was to make as well. I can definitely picture myself whipping these badboys up all summer... Mmm...
Jay says
Try it with one avocado, 8 ice cubes, half a scoop of vanilla protein powder, honey, and 50% almond milk - 50% milk. Awesome and healthy!
jessica says
My mother and I substituted the milks with almond milk- healthier way to have this and a squirt of honey. or use coconut milk
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