Nam Ma Phrao Chia

This chilled coconut water cooler is light, citrusy, and gently sweet, with hydrated chia and basil seeds giving it a fun, silky texture. Served over ice with lime, it is especially refreshing on hot days and comes together with almost no effort.

Nutrition · per serving

92kcal

2.1gProtein

15.7gCarbs

2.8gFat

5.9gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Chia-basil base

chia seeds24 g

basil seeds10 g

coconut water400 ml

Lime sweetener

lime juice30 ml

maple syrup20 ml

To serve

ice cubes200 g

lime slices4 thin slices

Tips

•For the most refreshing result, use well-chilled coconut water before mixing.
•If you only have whole limes, 1 medium lime usually yields about 30 ml juice.
•Basil seeds hydrate faster than chia seeds; the brief rest keeps the texture balanced and beginner-friendly.
•For a thinner cooler, add 50 to 100 ml extra coconut water just before serving.

Steps

1
In a jug or bowl, combine the chia seeds, basil seeds, and coconut water. Stir very well, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again thoroughly to break up any clumps; the second stir is important so the seeds hydrate evenly instead of sinking into one mass.
24 g chia seeds10 g basil seeds400 ml coconut water
2
Stir in the lime juice and maple syrup until fully mixed. Taste and adjust with a little more lime for brightness or a little more syrup for sweetness if desired.
30 ml lime juice20 ml maple syrup
3
Fill 2 glasses with the ice cubes, then pour the chia-coconut mixture over the ice. Let it stand 2 to 3 minutes so the drink turns lightly thick and pleasantly slippery, but still pourable.
200 g ice cubes
4
Garnish each glass with lime slices and serve immediately with a spoon or a wide straw so the hydrated seeds are easy to drink.
4 thin slices lime slices

Origin & History

Seed-based coolers are popular across Thailand and Southeast Asia, especially in hot weather, where basil seeds and sweetened chilled drinks are common street-refreshment elements. This version combines coconut water, lime, and chia in a modern Thai-style cooler inspired by those refreshing herbal and fruit drinks.

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Steps

In a jug or bowl, combine the chia seeds, basil seeds, and coconut water. Stir very well, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir again thoroughly to break up any clumps; the second stir is important so the seeds hydrate evenly instead of sinking into one mass.

24 g chia seeds10 g basil seeds400 ml coconut water

Stir in the lime juice and maple syrup until fully mixed. Taste and adjust with a little more lime for brightness or a little more syrup for sweetness if desired.

30 ml lime juice20 ml maple syrup

Fill 2 glasses with the ice cubes, then pour the chia-coconut mixture over the ice. Let it stand 2 to 3 minutes so the drink turns lightly thick and pleasantly slippery, but still pourable.

200 g ice cubes

Garnish each glass with lime slices and serve immediately with a spoon or a wide straw so the hydrated seeds are easy to drink.

4 thin slices lime slices

Origin & History