Is it watermelon juice?
It is a shake made by blending watermelon with water and ice. Because the ice is blended in, the texture differs from a drink where only the watermelon juice is squeezed out.
Nam Taeng Mo Pan (Watermelon Shake)
Nam Taeng Mo Pan · น้ำแตงโมปั่น
If you are walking in the heat in Thailand and want something cold to drink, try nam taeng mo pan. It is a watermelon shake made by blending watermelon with water and ice. Unlike watermelon juice, which is drunk like water, the ice is blended in too, so it is enjoyed cold. If you want less sweetness, ask for less syrup or sugar when you order.
What does it taste like?
The flavour of watermelon is joined by the cold texture of finely blended ice. The taste of a cup changes with the ratio of watermelon to ice and the sweetness added.
If you want less added sugar or syrup, say so before it is made.
The basics
- Dish
- Nam Taeng Mo Pan (Watermelon Shake) · Nam Taeng Mo Pan
- Thai name
- น้ำแตงโมปั่น
- Type
- Drinks
- Region
- Central · A Thai fruit drink
- Main ingredients
- Watermelon, water and ice are blended together. Extras such as sugar or syrup differ from seller to seller.
The dish and where it comes from
The Tourism Authority of Thailand presents nam taeng mo pan as a signature fruit drink made by blending watermelon with water and ice. On a trip to Thailand you can enjoy familiar watermelon as a street drink. Watermelon is sold all year, but whether the drink is actually on sale differs from shop to shop.
How to order and eat it
- Choose nam taeng mo pan or a watermelon shake from the menu and look at the cup size and price.
- Before the drink is made, ask whether the sweetness can be reduced. Even without syrup, the watermelon has its own sweetness.
- When the drink blended with ice arrives, enjoy it while it is cold.
Frequently asked questions
If I leave out the sugar, will it lose its sweetness?
The watermelon’s own sweetness remains. Whether sugar or syrup is added depends on the shop, so ask for less or none before the drink is made.
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Official sources and references
If you would like to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are worth a look. Ingredients and cooking methods can vary from one cook to the next.