Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
Nata de coco fruit mix is the perfect blend of chewy, sweet coconut jelly and the light, natural tang of fresh fruit. And even better, you can make this easy, refreshing dessert yourself at home. Let’s dive in and see how it’s done!
1. Ingredients
To make a tasty and good-looking nata de coco fruit mix, all you need are these fresh, easy-to-find ingredients:
20 g fresh lotus seeds
30g rock sugar
30g coconut jelly
2 fresh kumquats
1 pineapple
2 Vietnamese basil leaves
With those simple ingredients, you’re all set to make this cool, healthy nata de coco with fresh fruit. It’s totally perfect for those hot summer days.
2. Directions
Everyone loves coconut jelly mixed with fruit for its chewy texture, refreshing bite, and the perfect balance of sweet and tangy tropical flavors. It’s quick to make, looks great, and tastes delicious. Here are all the steps:
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Remove the core from the lotus seeds to get rid of any bitterness, then soak them in water for 6-8 hours or overnight.
Peel the kumquats and gently separate the segments so they stay whole. Remove any seeds.
Peel the pineapple, remove the eyes, and cut it into small bite-sized cubes.
Quickly rinse the nata de coco under clean water and cut it into smaller pieces if needed.
Step 2: Cook the lotus seeds
In a pot, add the lotus seeds and just enough water to cover them. Cook over medium to low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes, or use a pressure cooker for 15 to 25 minutes until they’re soft, tender but not mushy. Once finished, take them out and let them cool.
Step 3: Make the rock sugar syrup
Pour about 300ml of water into a pot, add 30g of rock sugar, and heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Step 4: Mix everything
Add the cooked lotus seeds, kumquats, pineapple, and nata de coco to a large bowl. Drizzle over the syrup and toss to combine.
Step 5: Garnish and serve
Serve in a bowl or glass, garnished with a few basil leaves for a fresh, fragrant touch. If you want to enjoy it cold, chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes or add some ice and dig in.
Nata de coco fruit mix isn’t just easy to make, it’s also healthy. You get vitamins from the fresh fruit, fiber from the coconut jelly, and the lotus seeds help detoxify your body. With all those benefits and its refreshing taste, this is definitely a must-try for the whole family.
3. How to Store Nata de Coco Fruit Mix Properly
If you’re not eating the fruit mix right away, store it in the fridge to keep it fresh and tasty. Just remember these things:
Store in an airtight container: Put the fruit mix in a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors from other foods in the fridge.
Best time to enjoy: Eat within 24-36 hours after making to keep the jelly firm, the fruit fresh, and the syrup lightly sweet.
Avoid leaving it out too long: With fresh fruit and nata de coco, keeping the dessert at room temperature for over 1-2 hours can affect its quality and taste.
With this recipe from the GC Food team - an internationally certified coconut jelly supplier, you can roll up your sleeves and make a tasty dessert for the whole family!
To make your nata de coco fruit mix even more tasty and eye-catching, try using GC Food’s coconut jelly. It’s made from pure fresh coconut water in Bến Tre - known as Vietnam’s Coconut Capital.
With the help of modern pasteurization, GC Food’s nata de coco is safe, clean, and full of its natural sweetness and nutrients. Mixed with a touch of syrup, it’s such a delightfully refreshing pick-me-up.
To learn more about us, check out our website for lots of fun and creative nata de coco recipes!
This article is written by the GC Food team – experts in natural ingredients.
