The mung bean natural aloe vera sweet soup is a familiar recipe in Vietnamese households. With easy-to-find ingredients, a light flavor as well and a simple cooking process, this dessert is what you need to cool off on warm days. Let’s take a look at how to make this refreshing mung bean aloe vera sweet soup.
1. Two simple ways to make a mung bean natural aloe vera sweet soup
1.1 How to remove the bitter goo from aloe vera
To make a delicious bowl of mung bean aloe vera sweet soup, it’s important to first clean the aloe vera the right way:
Trim off the spiky edges along both sides with a knife, then peel away all the green skin.
Prepare a bowl of diluted salt water with a bit of lime juice, then soak the aloe vera for about 10 minutes to remove the resin.
Rinse thoroughly several times with clean water to get rid of any remaining slime.
Next, cut the aloe vera into small cubes or slightly larger depending on your preference.
1.2 Basic mung bean natural aloe vera sweet soup recipe
1.2.1 What you need to prepare
5 large aloe vera leaves
200 grams of split mung beans
500 grams of rock sugar
A few drops of banana essence
Tapioca starch
1.2.2 How to cook mung bean and aloe vera sweet soup
Step 1: Clean the aloe vera as described above.
Step 2: Add the mung beans to a pot of water and simmer for about 30 minutes until the beans are softened.
Once the beans become soft, then stir until they fully dissolve. Put more or less sugar to your liking. You can make it slightly sweeter if you plan to serve it with ice.
Step 3: The finishing touch
Mix tapioca starch with water, then slowly add it in the pot while stirring. Add the aloe vera and cook for another 5 minutes.
Before turning off the heat, add a few drops of banana or vanilla extract for a pleasant aroma.
1.2.3 How to serve
To enjoy it at its best, serve it in a glass and add some ice for a cool, soothing taste.
Having a bowl of mung bean aloe vera sweet soup each week is both good for your health and refreshing for your skin, while helping to cool your body from the inside.
1.3 Mung bean aloe vera sweet soup with coconut milk
The second version of mung bean aloe vera sweet soup is loved for its light and creamy flavor. The rich mung beans paired with the crisp natural aloe vera cubes create a perfectly balanced combination. With a simple method, you can easily make this delicious cooling dessert right at home.
1.3.1 What you need to prepare (4 people)
- 3 leaves of aloe vera
- 400g of peeled mung beans
- 500g white sugar
- Tapioca starch
- 500g grated coconut
1.3.2 How to cook mung bean aloe vera sweet soup with coconut milk
Step 1: Prepare the natural aloe vera as described above.
Step 2: Put the mung beans in warm water for 1 to 2 hours until they soften. Boil the beans once and discard the water. Add fresh water and cook until they turn soft. Mix in the 300g of sugar and a pinch of salt, stirring well.
Step 3: When the beans are soft, mix 50g tapioca starch with a small bowl of water, then slowly pour it into the pot while stirring to prevent lumps or burning. Once slightly thickened, add the aloe vera, stir gently, then turn off the heat.
Step 4: From 500g of grated coconut, add a bit of warm water, knead well, and strain to get the coconut milk. Add in 10g sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt until dissolved.
Next, mix 50g of tapioca starch with water, then slowly pour it into the pot while stirring. Finally, stir until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from the heat.
1.3.3 How to serve
Put the sweet soup into small bowls, then drizzle coconut milk on top. The perfect version has crisp aloe vera cubes, soft and nutty mung beans, adding a creamy coconut layer with just the right thickness.
Overall, mung bean natural aloe vera sweet soup and its variations are perfect to cool off on hot days while adding a bright, pleasant flavor to your family menu. With its simple recipe, everyone can join in and enjoy the bonding moments together.
Enjoying this sweet soup regularly can help cleanse your body, boost overall health, and naturally reduce common ailments.
For the best quality and convenience, try GC Food’s diced aloe vera. It’s processed to maintain its natural crunch, making it very easy to add to sweet soups, smoothies, or drinks.
