Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
Natural aloe vera has a special cooling effect and the ability to purify effectively. Therefore, when used in sweet soup, it is both delicious and good for the body. This easy-to-make recipe for aloe vera sweet soup with cassava starch will bring you an extremely appetizing snack. Read this article with detailed instructions to learn how to prepare ingredients and make this right at home.
1. Prepare the ingredient
Here are the ingredients you need to prepare to cook aloe vera cassava starch sweet dessert:
2 to 3 fresh and natural aloe vera leaves. Choose large and green leaves so that the aloe vera flesh is delicious and crispy, do not choose wilted or bruised leaves. If possible, choose freshly cut leaves for the best freshness.
About 200 grams of peeled mung beans.
6 to 8 tablespoons of cassava starch
Sugar (adjust to taste, use rock sugar if you want a sweet taste).
Half a liter of water.
Half a lemon.
A little salt.
Pandan leaves.
Banana essence.
2. Prepare the natural aloe vera
This recipe is quite quick and easy to follow, however, cleaning the natural aloe vera is the part that requires the most time and effort. Because aloe vera contains many substances that can cause stomach issues and irritation if eaten, you should prepare aloe vera carefully.
To begin, you need to peel the aloe vera skin and scoop out the clear aloe inside. After that, wash it thoroughly under cold water to reduce the slime and remove dirt that got stuck during the peeling process.
Next, prepare a bowl of clean water and mix the salt water solution: enough water to cover the aloe vera, 1 teaspoon of salt and half a lemon. When the mixture is ready, soak the washed aloe vera for about 15 to 20 minutes to completely remove the slime and yellow resin.
After that, take out the aloe vera and prepare a pot of boiling water, put the aloe vera in and cook for 1 to 2 minutes so that the aloe vera no longer has a bitter taste.
While blanching the aloe vera, prepare a bowl of clean water with a few ice cubes for the next step.
After 1 to 2 minutes of briefly blanching, quickly scoop out the aloe vera and transfer it to the prepared bowl of ice water. Soak the aloe vera for another 2 to 3 minutes to cool it quickly, helping to retain the sweet crunchiness of the aloe vera.
Finally, you take out the aloe vera and let it drain. Then, you cut the aloe vera into cubes or any shape according to your preference and you can use it to cook aloe vera sweet soup with cassava starch.
3. Prepare the remaining ingredients
Wash the mung beans to remove any remaining dirt and hulls. Put a pot of water on the stove and add the beans. Turn on medium heat and cook until the beans are cooked, then scoop out the mung beans.
To see if the mung beans are cooked, use a spoon to scoop out a few beans and press lightly with your hand. If the beans are soft and mushy, then the beans are done.
As for cassava, dissolve the cassava starch in a cup of water. Stir until you see the solution has blended into a milky white color and there are no more cassava starch lumps.
Wash pandan leaves, tie them into knots for easy use. You can leave some pandan leaves for decoration after cooking.
4. How to cook natural aloe vera sweet soup with cassava starch
Once the ingredients are ready, add half a liter of water to the pot, then add sugar and pandan leaves at the same time, then cook until the sugar dissolves.
When you see the sugar has dissolved, add the cooked mung beans, remove the pandan leaves and cook for a few more minutes over high heat to let the mung beans absorb the sweetness. Next, add the aloe vera mixture and stir well.
Reduce heat and stir the sweet soup mixture in the pot while slowly adding cassava water, cook until the soup thickens. Continue simmering for another 5 to 10 minutes to let the sweetness permeate the ingredients. Then turn off the heat and prepare to present the finished product.
5. Present the finished product
If you want to eat it hot, you can scoop it into a bowl, add banana oil or coconut milk, crushed peanuts, or roasted sesame seeds on top to increase the aroma and fatty taste, add a few trimmed pandan leaves for decoration and enjoy. The dessert will have a sweet taste, the aroma of pandan leaves mixed with the richness of green beans and the coolness of aloe vera, creating a very mouthwatering dessert.
If you want to eat it cold, you can wait for the dessert to cool and then put it in the refrigerator to enjoy later. You can also add ice cubes if you want to cool it immediately or dilute the sweet soup if you don't want it too thick. Crunchy aloe vera combined with cold sweet soup is very appealing.
So you have finally learned how to make a natural aloe vera dessert with cassava starch after reading this article. Aloe vera sweet soup with cassava starch includes cool and nutritious ingredients such as aloe vera, green beans, and cassava, which have the effect of cooling and soothing the body on hot days. You can also vary the recipe by adding other ingredients such as lotus seeds, shredded coconut… depending on your preference.
Although the method is not complicated and uses easy-to-find ingredients, the aloe vera preparation process takes a lot of effort and time. Therefore, for convenience in cooking this dish, you can replace natural aloe vera with GC Food Aloe Vera Cubes to quickly cook a pot of tasty sweet soup.
GC Food supplies a wide range of natural aloe vera products, from processed aloe vera to ready-to-eat aloe vera jelly, helping you save time while still enjoying the authentic aloe vera. To explore the full product range, you can visit the GC Food’s introduction page and choose the product that suits you.
Hopefully, the above recipe will give you the opportunity to show off your culinary skills and cook a delicious new dish to enjoy with family and friends on the weekends.
This article was compiled by the GC Food Team - Natural ingredient experts.
