RNZ Pacific Xmas - 'Hittin' the 'Otai'
Photo: RNZ Pacific / Koro Vaka'uta Let's be real - it never gets that tropical in Wellington but when it gets mildly warm during the two weeks of summer we get, (oh shush you know I'm telling the truth), my fāmili likes to draw upon my tamai or father's Tongan roots and hit the 'Otai. No 'Otai is not some island home-brew, (although it definitely takes me places on a hot day). 'Otai is a favourite refreshing drink of the islands, predominately made with watermelon and coconut. There are other variations including with Vi (June Plums), 'Apele (Apple), Fainā (Pineapple) or Mango.
Source: rnz.co.nz