A smooth sunset orange drink topped with white, frothy cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The serving glass is garnished with a thin slice of bright red apple delicately pierced by a star anise. In contrast, a few sticks of caramelized shallots are scattered whimsically next to the glass, making the whole appearance irresistible.

Eastern Charms Smoothie

Name: Eastern Charms Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: shallot, 2 caramelized; sweet apple, 2 peeled, cored, and chopped; ripe pear, 1 peeled, cored, and chopped; cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; almond milk, 1 1/2 cups; brown sugar, 1 tablespoon; vanilla, 1 teaspoon; ice cube, 1 handful; olive oil, 1 tablespoon for caramelizing; salt, pinch

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: November 16, 2023

This unconventional Chinese-inspired smoothie is a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors with a touch of seasonal freshness. Our star ingredient, Shallot, surprisingly marries well with the natural sweetness of apple, pear, and cinnamon, creating a unique blend that you'll surely love.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shallot - 2 - caramelized
Sweet apple - 2 - peeled, cored, and chopped
Ripe pear - 1 - peeled, cored, and chopped
Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
Almond milk - 1 1/2 cups
Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
Vanilla - 1 teaspoon
Ice cube - 1 handful
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon - for caramelizing
Salt - pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🧅

Caramelize your shallots in a pan with olive oil over medium heat until they become golden and crispy. Let them cool
Step 2 - 🍎🍐💫

Combine the apples, pear, caramelized shallots, cinnamon, almond milk, brown sugar, vanilla, ice cubes and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy
Step 3 - 🥤🍭👅

Check the sweetness of your smoothie and adjust according to your taste
Step 4 - 🍹🌟🍎

Serve the smoothie in tall glasses, garnished with an apple slice and star anise. You can also top it with some remaining caramelized shallots for extra charm

Additional

This smoothie not only offers a unique taste, but its ingredients, especially the apples and pear, are full of fiber and vitamins that are perfect for this season. Feel free to replace the brown sugar with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. And don't forget to snap a picture for your Instagram before sipping it!