A refreshing glass of juice can instantly make a hot summer day feel much more pleasant. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to see 2 recipes for grapefruit juice that combine fresh vegetables and are incredibly simple right below!
1. Grapefruit Vegetable Juice
Preparation
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grapefruit Vegetable Juice Serves 2
Grapefruit 1/2 fruit Ginger 1 piece Turmeric 1 piece Carrot 2 pieces
How to choose good carrots:
- Shape: Choose those with a slender, moderate shape, still having the green leaves, and feel firm, not too soft. Do not choose carrots that are bruised, have cracks or are missing a corner.
- Carrot skin: The outer skin should be intact and fresh.
- Color: Carrots should be chosen for those that have a uniform orange color, do not choose those that are too dark, which may be due to pesticide spraying.
How to choose fresh ginger and turmeric:
- Shape: Do not choose those that are too big, shiny, and plump as they are often sprayed with pesticides. Fresh ginger and turmeric usually have smaller, longer branches, and more branches will have a spicier taste and a much more distinctive smell.
- Skin: They should have a slightly bumpy skin, with many eyes and grooves, making them harder to peel than smooth-skinned ginger and turmeric.
- Color: Choose those that are dark yellow, the darker the better, with clearer lines on the skin compared to others.
How to make Vegetable Grapefruit Juice
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the purchased ingredients with water and let them drain. Peel the grapefruit, remove the seeds, and keep only the flesh. Peel the carrot and cut it into small pieces.
Clean the ginger and turmeric, and cut them into small pieces.
Tip: You can use a spoon to easily scrape off the skin instead of using a knife as usual!
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Make the juice
Add all the ingredients into a blender, cover it, and blend until smooth.
Use a strainer to filter it again until really fine, pour the juice into a glass, and it’s ready to serve.
Tip:
- You can add sugar for a sweeter taste, but if you can drink it pure, it’s better for your health!
- You can add ice and enjoy immediately or place it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour for a fresher taste.
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The final product
The juice has an eye-catching color from carrots and turmeric, with a strong ginger flavor combined with the sweet and refreshing taste of grapefruit, add ice and enjoy!
2. Citrus Fruit Juice
Preparation
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Citrus Fruit Juice Serves 5 people
Tangerines 10 fruits Oranges 5 fruits Grapefruit 1 fruit Lemons 1 fruit Sugar syrup 3 tablespoons
Tools: blender or juicer, knife, spoon, fork,..
How to choose good grapefruit, with lots of juice
- Shape: You should choose round, evenly shaped fruits, which feel heavy and sturdy in hand, as they are likely to be juicy and tastier.
- Grapefruit skin: The outside should be smooth and shiny; avoid fruits with black spots, insect bite marks, cracked skin, or any imperfections. Tap the grapefruit skin with your fingers; if you hear a “pop” sound, you should buy it.
- Spikes: Look at the spikes on the outside of the skin; the larger and sparser the spikes, the sweeter and tastier the grapefruit will be compared to others.
- Color: Good grapefruit should have a slightly yellowish-green color; avoid overly green ones as they are unripe, and overly yellow ones may be sunburned or spoiled.
- For green-skinned grapefruit or Nam Roi, you should choose fruits weighing from 1kg or more!
How to choose good oranges:
- Shape: When held, it should feel heavy and firm; observe the stem end of the orange, which should be deeply indented, round, and even, indicating a juicy orange you should buy.
- Orange skin: You should choose oranges with shiny skin, not bruised or cracked, and still intact.
- Color: It should be a slightly yellowish-green; avoid overly green ones as they might be unripe, and unevenly yellow ones may have sunburn spots.
How to choose good tangerines
- Shape: Choose round and even ones, with stems still attached and fresh; you can gently squeeze them, and if they feel soft and do not spring back, and juice runs out, it’s a spoiled tangerine.
- Tangerine skin: Choose tangerines with thin, smooth, and shiny skin that are still intact.
- Color: It should be evenly yellow; avoid overly green ones, as they may be unripe.
How to choose juicy lemons
- Shape: Do not choose lemons that are too large; choose ones that feel firm and round when picked up.
- Lemon skin: The skin should be thin, smooth, not too rough; gently press on the skin to see if essential oils spray out, and the lemon scent should be easily detectable and pleasant, which indicates you should buy it.
- Color: Avoid overly green lemons; choose those that are slightly yellow as they will be juicier.
How to Make Citrus Juice
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the grapefruit, orange, and mandarin thoroughly to remove dust from the skin, peel them, separate the flesh, and remember to remove the seeds!
Wash the lemon, cut it in half, and squeeze out the lemon juice.
Tip:
When squeezing the lemon, do it gently; do not squeeze too hard, as this will release the essential oils from the skin, making the juice bitter.
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Make the juice
Put all the fruits into a blender along with the lemon juice, cover it, and blend until smooth. Add sugar and stir well until it reaches your desired taste, then pour it into your favorite glass.
Add ice to enjoy immediately or put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to preserve its natural sweet flavor before enjoying!
Tip:- To make it easier, you can simply cut the fruits in half and use a juicer to extract the juice.
- Before that, you can roll the fruits gently in your hands and massage the outside, as this will yield more juice when you squeeze.
- You can substitute sugar with honey, which helps boost immunity while still being deliciously sweet!
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Final Product
The juice is a harmonious blend of the refreshing flavors of grapefruit, sweet orange, and tangerine, featuring an attractive color that is simple yet surprisingly appealing. On a summer day, just sipping a glass of juice like this is incredibly delicious!
Benefits of Grapefruit for Health
- Positively protects the brain
- Supports the cardiovascular system
- Increases resistance and enhances physical health
- Useful during weight loss
- Reduces diabetes
- Improves skin to become smooth and firm
See more at: What are the benefits of eating grapefruit?
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With just easily available ingredients, you can make yourself a delicious, refreshing juice to cool down on a hot summer day. Wishing you success in making sweet and tasty juices that suit your taste!
*Refer to images and recipes from: Cooky.vn
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