Ethiopian · drink
Ethiopian Spris (Layered Fruit Smoothie)
Ethiopian Spris (Layered Fruit Smoothie) reads sweetness 6.7, citrus 5.4 and fruity 5.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Ethiopian drink, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Citrus 5.4 · Fruity 5.3 · Richness 5.2 · Sourness 4.5 · Floral 2.8 · Earthy 1.3 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Nutty 0.6 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (6)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup ripe papaya, cubed
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Time & effort: about 10 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 139.7 kcal, 7.3 g protein, 2.6 g fat, 23.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Blend each fruit separately with a little sugar and milk or water until smooth, keeping the three purees distinct.
- Pour the heaviest, densest avocado layer into a tall glass first.
- Gently spoon the mango layer over, then finally the papaya layer, allowing the colors to remain in bright visible stripes.
- Serve immediately with a long spoon.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.