In the Haitian community, “Ji Kole” is a popular thick shake that locals love to indulge in. The shake is made from a mix of breadfruit, carrots, potatoes, bananas, roots, peanuts, spices, sugar, milk, and some even add spaghetti. To make the shake, the roots, carrots, breadfruit, potatoes, and spices are boiled together until they are well cooked. Once it’s been boiled, let it cool down, cut it into small pieces, and set it aside.
Depending on how much you want to make, take a portion of the boiled produce and put it in a blender. While blending, add milk, bananas, sweetened condensed milk, peanuts, sugar, almond (or vanilla) extract, and a pinch of salt. You can also add ice to make it more refreshing.
This shake is so popular that many Haitians in the area have even set up stands in front of their homes to sell it. You can drink this delicious shake in the morning or night, and it is believed to provide strength for the day. Not only is it filling and satisfying, but it’s also a tasty shake that gives you the energy you need.
If you are interested in making this shake at home, here is a step-by-step guide:
Ingredients:
- Breadfruit
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Bananas
- Roots
- Peanuts
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)
- Sugar
- Milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Almond (or vanilla) extract
- Pinch of salt
- Ice
Instructions:
- Boil the breadfruit, carrots, potatoes, roots, and spices together until they are well cooked.
- Let the mixture cool down and then cut it into smaller pieces.
- Take a portion of the boiled produce and put it in a blender.
- Add milk, bananas, sweetened condensed milk, peanuts, sugar, almond (or vanilla) extract, and a pinch of salt a little at a time while blending the mixture.
- Add ice to make it more refreshing.