Thai Longan Drink | Nam Lamyai | น้ำลำไย
Longan tea or nam lamyai is a common drink you can get from street vendors in Thailand. The main ingredients in this drink are dried longan and pandan leaves. While the longan boasts a unique flavor, the addition of pandan leaves gives it a beautiful aroma, making it the perfect drink for any hot summer day.
Servings: 50 ounces
Calories: 836kcal
Instructions
- Rinse the dried longan until the water is clear. Then, soak the longan for about 20 minutes.
- Rinse the fresh pandan leaves. If using dried ones, put them in a steeper so that they are easy to discard later.
- Set a pot of water over medium heat. Add the soaked longan, pandan leaves to the pot and boil for about 20 minutes so that the longan flesh is soft.
- Once the longan is soft, bring the drink to a boil and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- Let the drink cool to room temperature and serve with ice or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make sure the dried longan you use is not too old. Otherwise, the drink can smell off. Check there's no mold before use.
- If using fresh pandan leaves, tie them into knots before adding to the pot so that they stay in the water and are able to release their scent.
Nutrition
Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 216g | Protein: 0.3g | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 293mg | Sugar: 213g | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg