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Nam Ma Phrao Chia

Name: Nam Ma Phrao Chia
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 24 g chia seeds; 10 g basil seeds; 400 ml coconut water; 30 ml lime juice; 20 ml maple syrup; 200 g ice cubes; 4 thin slices lime slices

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.

10 min

2 servings

92 kcal

Thai

Ingredients

Chia-basil base

24 gchia seeds
10 gbasil seeds
400 mlcoconut water

Lime sweetener

30 mllime juice
20 mlmaple syrup

To serve

200 gice cubes
4 thin sliceslime slices

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition per serving

92 kcal

Calories

Protein

15g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•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.

Background

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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