1. Coconut Chia Seed Drink with Pandan Leaves
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Coconut Chia Seed Drink with Pandan Leaves Serves 2 glasses
Pandan leaves 100 gr Fresh coconut water 300 ml Chia seeds 2 tablespoons Boiling water 1 liter Ice cubes a little
How to choose good pandan leaves
- To choose fresh pandan leaves, select medium-sized, straight, long leaves that have a dark green, even color.
- The older the pandan leaves, the darker green they will be; however, the leaves should still retain their freshness and shine without any yellowing spots.
- You should not choose pandan leaves that show signs of turning yellow or those that are dry. Also, avoid leaves that are torn or have many black spots appearing.
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How to make Coconut Chia Seed Drink with Pandan Leaves
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Soak chia seeds
You soak 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in 50ml of clean water, use a spoon to stir well and let them soak for 10 – 15 minutes for the chia seeds to expand.
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Prepare and filter pandan leaf water
With 100g of pandan leaves, cut off the white root part about 5 – 7cm, only take the leaf stalk.
Cut the leaf stalk into small pieces about 2 – 3cm, put them in a basket, wash thoroughly with water until clean, then let them drain.
Put all the prepared pandan leaves into a blender, pour about 200ml of filtered water to cover the pandan leaves, close the lid and blend until smooth.
After blending, prepare a strainer or a clean piece of cloth to filter out the pandan leaf juice, removing the residue.
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Completion
To make one glass, you put 1/2 of the soaked chia seeds into the glass, then add a little ice cubes, next you pour 300ml of fresh coconut water into until 2/3 of the glass, then slowly pour 100ml of pandan leaf juice on top and it’s done.
To make it more visually appealing, you can decorate with a few strands of pandan leaves on the rim of the glass!
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Final Product
So we have a glass of chia seed coconut water with pandan leaves ready. The drink has three layers of color, with the top layer showcasing the fresh green of the pandan leaves, making it visually appealing.
The drink has the fragrant aroma of pandan leaves, a light sweetness, not overwhelming, with chia seeds providing a pleasant chewiness, and a touch of coolness from the ice, making it perfect.
On hot days, having a cold drink like this to refresh yourself is absolutely wonderful!
2. Chia Seed Coconut Water with Butterfly Pea Flower
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chia Seed Coconut Water with Butterfly Pea Flower For 1 glass
Dried butterfly pea flowers 5 gr Fresh coconut water 300 ml Chia seeds 1 teaspoon Lime 1/2 fruit Boiling water 200 ml
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How to make Chia Seed Coconut Water with Butterfly Pea Flower
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Soak Butterfly Pea Flowers
First, put about 5 grams (about 10 flowers) of dried butterfly pea flowers into a jar, add 200ml of boiling water and soak for about 10 – 15 minutes to allow the blue color of the flowers to be released, then remove the flower remnants.
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Completion
Next, prepare a glass, add a few ice cubes into the glass, then pour in 300ml of fresh coconut water, followed by slowly adding 100ml of butterfly pea flower water until close to the rim of the glass.
After that, squeeze the juice of half a lime into the glass of coconut water and add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds.
Tip: You can soak the chia seeds in plain water for about 10 – 15 minutes to allow them to swell before adding them as well!
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Final Product
In no time, we have a glass of coconut water with chia seeds and butterfly pea flower to enjoy. The blue color of the butterfly pea flower makes the drink look beautiful and visually appealing.
The drink does not use sugar, so it has a subtle sweetness, a tangy taste from the lime, the chia seeds add a delightful crunch, and the cold ice gives a tingly sensation on the tongue, providing a refreshing and cool feeling, perfect for hot days!
How to properly choose chia seeds and identify spoiled or moldy chia seeds
- To choose chia seeds properly, select seeds that are evenly sized, with a mix of white and black seeds, and a shiny surface.
- It is best to choose organic chia seeds from reputable brands to ensure the highest quality!
- Avoid chia seeds that have a rancid oil smell or a moldy scent when held close to the nose.
- Poor quality or immature chia seeds will have a brownish color or a slightly yellow tint.
- Chia seeds that have been stored for a long time may have insects inside, such as weevils or larvae, so be sure to inspect carefully before purchasing.
Thus, TasteVN has just shared with you 2 ways to make chia seed coconut water refreshing. Remember to save the recipe to impress your family! Wishing you success on your first attempt!
