Kai Lelei - Recipes for Large Families - Health Navigator NZ

drinksLemon leaf punchServes 815 lemon leaves8c water3T grated fresh ginger½c sugar4c orange or pineapple juiceicelemon slices1. Place the lemon leaves, water, ginger and sugar in alarge saucepan2. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer 3minutes3. Cool then strain into a large jug, add fruit juice, chilland serve with ice and lemon slices as garnisha tip from vai:Drink water instead of high sugar drinkssuch as cordial or fizzy drinks.Fruit SmoothieServes 1250 ml reduced fat milk¼ c natural yoghurt½ c strawberries, banana, berries, stewedapple or canned fruit in natural juice1 t honeyice1. Put all ingredients into the blender and blend2. Place ice in a large glass and pour in smoothie‘Otai - watermelon &pineapple fruit punchServes 10½ round watermelon1 pineapple1 c lite coconut milkicemint or orange slices for garnish1. Scrape the flesh of the watermelon, with a mediumsized spoon, into a bowl.2. Remove seeds (can be done while scraping).3. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise then scrapethe flesh into the bowl with the watermelon.4. Add the coconut milk and stir thoroughly.5. Add water to suit taste.6. Place ice in serving glasses, pour in punch andgarnish.24 Kai Lelei Recipes for Large Families - 2nd Edition