Avocado and milk in ice facts for kids
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| Alternative names | nilamaw nga avocado, avocado milkshake, avocado con leche, milk avocado, avocado milk, avocado and milk in ice, avocado with milk and ice, avocado with milk and sugar, avocado puree, avocado shake, avocado smoothie |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Serving temperature | Chilled, room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Avocado, milk, sugar, ice |
Avocado and milk in ice or avocado lamaw is a traditional Filipino dessert or beverage made from avocado in milk and sugar (condensed milk, evaporated milk, or powdered milk can also be used). It is preferably eaten cold. Ice (shaved ice, crushed ice, or simply ice cubes) are added, or it is partly frozen before consumption. The milk can also be excluded, mixing avocados directly with sugar. The avocados can also be mashed or puréed, which is usually called avocado milkshake or avocado smoothie.
Avocado lamaw is the traditional way of eating avocados in the Philippines, where avocados were introduced from Mexico before the 1700s, during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. The dessert has also become popular in neighboring Indonesia and Vietnam. It became a food trend on TikTok in 2022. Avocado lamaw is a variant of lamaw, a dessert made with young coconut, milk, and sugar.
