Dandelion leaves are known for many benefits such as detoxifying the body and being very good for our health in terms of anti-aging. Today, TasteVN will go to the kitchen and share with you 2 ways to make dandelion juice for detoxifying the body!
1. Green grape dandelion juice
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green Grape Dandelion Juice Serves 2
Dandelion 20 leaves Green grapes 20 fruits Filtered water 200 ml Sugar 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious green grapes
- You should choose grapes that are shiny and plump, as these are usually naturally ripe. Also, look at the stems of the grapes; buy bunches with firm, fresh green stems.
- Good grapes are sweet with a slight tartness, not those that are overly sweet, with small seeds or seedless.
- Do not choose grapes that are bumpy, with skin that is not taut but tastes sweet. Avoid bunches with brown or black stems as they may have been stored for too long.
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How to Make Green Grape Dandelion Juice
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Prepare Dandelion and Green Grapes
First, you will wash the dandelion leaves thoroughly with water, then use a knife to cut the dandelion leaves into medium-sized pieces.
Next, wash the green grapes and soak them in diluted salt water for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, rinse the grapes with water and let them drain.
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Blend and Strain the Mixture
Next, you will sequentially add 20 dandelion leaves, 20 green grapes, and 200ml of water into the blender and blend the mixture until smooth.
Then, strain the mixture through a strainer placed over a bowl, and use a spoon to gently press to extract all the juice. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the bowl and stir well.
Next, just add some ice cubes into a glass, pour in the dandelion green grape juice, and enjoy.
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Final product
Green grape dandelion juice has a deep green color that looks very fresh and eye-catching.
When you drink it, you will feel the coolness, with a light sweetness from sugar and green grapes, mixed with a slight bitterness from dandelion, making it not overwhelming.
2. Green grape dandelion celery kale juice
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Green grape dandelion celery kale juice Serves 2 people
Dandelion 5 leaves Celery 4 stalks Kale 4 leaves Cucumber 1 piece Ginger 1/2 piece Lemon 1/2 piece
How to choose good fresh kale
- For kale, you should choose short-stemmed plants, with dark green (or dark red) leaves that are bright in color, curled, and tightly curled.
- Choose tasty kale plants with dark green leaves, and the leaves and stems should still be fresh, not wilted or showing signs of yellowing or browning.
- Avoid buying kale plants that are too large, with tiny strange holes appearing on the leaves.
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How to make Dandelion, Celery, and Kale Juice
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Prepare the ingredients
First, you will wash the dandelion leaves, kale leaves, celery, and cucumber thoroughly with water. For cucumber and celery, cut them in half for easier juicing.
With 1/2 a piece of ginger, peel the skin and slice it. For the lemon, cut it in half, only use 1/2 of the lemon, then peel it and remove the seeds.
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Juicing Dandelion Celery Kale
Next, you will sequentially add 4 stalks of celery, 1/2 ginger root, 1/2 lemon, 5 dandelion leaves, 4 kale leaves, and 1 cucumber into the juicer to extract the juice.
Finally, pour the juice into a glass and you can enjoy it right away. Additionally, you can add some ice to drink as desired.
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Final Product
The Dandelion Celery Kale Juice has a very eye-catching color and is very effective for detoxification. When drinking, you will feel a slight bitterness, along with a hint of ginger fragrance and a light sourness from the lemon.
Where to buy dandelion leaves?
- You can find dandelion leaves at agricultural markets or agricultural stores. Alternatively, you may find them growing in cooler regions like Da Lat or Sa Pa.
- In addition, you can easily grow dandelions at home with seeds.
Dandelion juice detoxifies, has excellent antioxidant properties for the body, and is delicious and nutritious. Let’s cook together with TasteVN and try it out for your loved ones to enjoy!
