Secrets to cooking mung bean and aloe vera dessert soup with seaweed

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Mung bean and aloe vera dessert soup with seaweed captivates diners thanks to its light taste, delivering an instantly refreshing sensation from the first spoonful. Without complicated cooking steps, you can easily create a fragrant treat that adds a fresh twist to your family's dessert menu. In this article, GC Food shares a simple recipe to prepare this dessert.

1. Why is the mung bean dessert with aloe vera and seaweed popular in summer?

It is no coincidence that this dessert frequently appears on menus during hot weather. Mung beans are well known for their cooling properties and digestive support, while aloe vera provides a soothing, refreshing sensation. Seaweed adds a source of natural minerals, so when these ingredients are combined, they create a nutritious dessert that is both light and revitalizing.

2. Ingredients for mung bean dessert with aloe vera

• 150g whole mung beans
• 20g dried seaweed
• 100g fresh aloe vera (or GC Food ready-to-use aloe vera)
• 200g white granulated sugar or 300g rock sugar
• A pinch of salt
• Utensils: pot, knife, cutting board, bowl, spoon.

Tip: If you do not have time to prepare fresh aloe vera, you can use GC Food packaged aloe vera to save preparation time and ensure food safety. Designed for convenience, ease of use, and simple storage, GC Food aloe vera products are well-suited to consumers with busy lifestyles.

3. Steps to cook mung bean and aloe vera dessert soup with seaweed at home

3.1 Step 1: Preparing the ingredients

• First, rinse the mung beans thoroughly with water, then soak them overnight so they expand evenly and soften faster during cooking. While soaking, add a small amount of salt to enhance the flavor when making the dessert.
• Next, place the dried seaweed in a bowl of clean water and soak until fully expanded. Rinse several times to remove its distinctive smell, then drain well.
• Peel the aloe vera, then rinse it repeatedly under running water to remove the yellow sap while reducing the slimy texture. Prepare a bowl of lightly salted water with half a lemon, then soak the aloe vera for 15 minutes.
• After soaking, blanch it briefly in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then transfer immediately to ice water to maintain its crispness before draining well and setting it aside for later use.

3.2 Step 2: Cooking the dessert

• First, add the mung beans to a pot, pour in enough water to just cover them, then cook over medium heat until the beans become tender. Once the desired softness is reached, add the sugar and stir gently until it dissolves completely.
• Next, add the seaweed followed by the aloe vera, then heat the mixture until it comes to a boil again before turning off the heat.

3.3 Tips to make mung bean dessert with aloe vera and seaweed more flavorful

• Avoid cooking the aloe vera for too long, as this can reduce its natural crispness and gentle sweetness.
• You may adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste or replace granulated sugar with rock sugar for a lighter sweetness.
• This dessert can be enjoyed warm on cooler days or served with ice during hot weather.
• In addition to the basic recipe, you may add lotus seeds or dried red dates to enhance both flavor and nutritional value, but keep the ingredients well balanced so the dessert retains its refreshing character.

4. GC Food aloe vera: an ideal choice for dessert recipes

GC Food Joint Stock Company operates in the aloe vera processing sector in Viet Nam, supported by a large raw material area in Ninh Thuan, now part of Khanh Hoa, where climate conditions are highly suitable for aloe vera cultivation. The company has also invested in a modern manufacturing facility that applies automated production processes, combined with Pasteur pasteurization technology and an advanced Aseptic UHT system, helping products retain freshness while extending shelf life.

In addition to ready-cut aloe vera, GC Food offers a wide product range such as Aseptic Aloe Vera, Diced Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice,... meeting the needs of both households and F&B businesses. Visit the GC Food website today to learn more about the brand, explore inspiring recipes, and choose high-quality aloe vera for your kitchen.

This article is compiled by Le Thi Anh Trinh from the GC Food Communications Department, specializing in collecting and sharing in-depth knowledge about aloe vera, coconut jelly ingredients as well as production processes.