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Thai Longan Drink (Nam Lamyai)
Easy Thai longan drink recipe (nam lamyai) made with canned, dried, or fresh fruit. Sweeten to taste and serve it iced for a cool summer refreshment!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 tbsp natural cane sugar
- 600 ml water
- 1 pandan leaf
- 200 g fresh longan fruit
Instructions
- 1
Prep the longans. Peel and pit the fresh longan fruit. Set them aside in a bowl.
- 2
Make the syrup. In a small pot, bring water to a gentle simmer. Add brown sugar and a pandan leaf. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly thickened.
- 3
Combine and cool. Turn off the heat and add the longans to the syrup. Let it cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge. Serve over ice for a refreshing longan juice!