Korean Melon Smoothie (Chamoe Korean Melon Yogurt Blend)
Chamoe smoothie blends peeled and seeded Korean melon flesh with plain yogurt, milk, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. The melon's clean, juicy sweetness meets the yogurt's tangy edge to create a balanced, refreshing flavor, with lemon brightening the finish. Ice is added only at the final blending stage for thirty seconds to keep the texture thick rather than watery, and the smoothie should be served immediately in chilled glasses.
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and seed the Korean melon, then cut into bite-size chunks.
- 2
Add melon, yogurt, and milk to a blender first.
- 3
Add honey, lemon juice, and salt, then blend for 20 seconds.
- 4
Add ice and blend for another 30 seconds until smooth and cold.
- 5
If too thick, add small amounts of milk to adjust texture.
- 6
Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
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