To eat figs off the tree in the very early morning, when they have been barely touched by the sun, is one of the exquisite pleasures of the Mediterranean.” ― Elizabeth David
These are not the good old regular figs you’d find in the dried from. These are local and almost found in places where you can find old trees, could be in parks or gardens. These figs taste good and do good too. Being bountiful in iron, Atti Hannu fruits are an ideal supplement for a person going through lack of hemoglobin. Regular Figs are mostly available in the dried form. The whole fruit is quite uncommon in certain places. If you can get a couple of these local Atti Hannu fruits into your kitchen-hold, you could prepare this milkshake instantly. Else you can always choose the conventional dry figs soaked in water overnight.
I’m inviting the summertide with this post. The only aspect I love about summer is the shower of mangoes that we would have. The zestful fruit of all, and the most significant one. I do have a post in mind to keep the “mango love” alive on this food journal of mine. I hope I fulfill what my heart and mind plans ahead. :)
Ideally, any milkshake is made by blending ice-cream along. Although here, I have skipped ice cream since the pureed figs give a very creamy texture to the drink and I did not call for ice cream. But you could add a scoop of your choice of ice cream if you wish to make this cluster fig and honey milkshake more flavorsome!
Frankly speaking, I have my mouth watering since I’m using buttery words to compose this post. ;) Well, I am also happy on one note. It has been around 9 months since I started photography and foodforjoy.in and it is always a pleasure to interact and discuss with readers through comments or e-mails. I even happened to make new friends, of-course, virtually.
The time I spent all these 9 months on photography and writing are very precious since I learnt, committed mistakes and learnt from those mistakes. I appreciate all of you who come here and take the initiative to say something through comments. Some have dropped heart warming messages into my inbox. Most of all, I love the silent visitors who come, read on and glide away leaving no footmark. My wishes to all of you :)
Of-course, looks like I have frozen myself somewhere behind. My camera and I are not found together these days. My pictures need major improvements and I need to do my homework regularly.
Atthi Hannu (Local Cluster Fig) and Honey Milkshake
- Here I have used one whole fruit for one cup of milkshake, and NOT the dried ones. If you are using dried figs, then you need to add 4 dry figs for a cup of milkshake. Also, remember to soak the dried figs in water overnight and then use them.
Ingredients
- 4 – Atti Hanu (Cluster Fig) – Ripe Whole fruit
- 1 liter – Milk (1000 ml)
- 8 tsp – Honey – You can add more for more sweetness
Directions
- Peel the skin and chop the figs into small pieces and blend it in a mixer to a smooth paste along with honey.
- Add in the milk. (You can do this in two batches if you feel that the quantity is bulky.)
- Chill or serve with a scoop of ice cream before serving.
Thanks prathiba. will surely give it a try .
I made the fig drink today. It turned bitter after 15 mins. Any idea why this happened?
Lakshmi, that is strange. Figs are really sweet. Not sure why it turned out bitter for you. Did you use the fresh fruit or the dried ones?
I used fresh fruit. I did not peel the skin.
You must peel the skin. The skin would give a bad taste to the drink. I’ve updated the recipe :)
wow nice drink love the fig version.
Perfect drink :) such simple ingredients.
Love it!!!