Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
On hot summer days like this, having a dessert to sip on to cool down is truly wonderful, isn’t it? Here, TasteVN will share with you the recipe for a refreshing black bean and aloe vera dessert that is sweet and delightful, which anyone who tries will fall in love with. Let’s get started in the kitchen right away!
Ingredients for Black Bean Aloe Vera Dessert Serves 6
Black beans 300 gr Aloe vera 2 stalks Sugar 400 gr Salt a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose plump black beans, not shriveled
- Choose black beans with a smooth, shiny skin, with uniform sizes, and without any roughness or unusual tiny spots on the surface.
- Additionally, when pressed, the beans should still be firm, not hollow inside or easily crumbling, as this indicates that the beans are fresh.
- Moreover, there should be no moldy or strange odors when sniffed.
How to choose fresh and delicious aloe vera
- Fresh and delicious aloe vera should have large branches, a dark green outer skin, and bright white tips.
- Additionally, it is best to buy branches with thick flesh and thin skin to ensure better taste during preparation, minimizing loss of flesh and maximizing nutritional value.
- Furthermore, avoid choosing aloe vera that has a slightly wrinkled surface, and particularly those with a cut surface that is wilted or leaking unusual yellow mucus, as this indicates that the aloe vera has been stored for too long and is no longer usable.
How to prepare Black Bean Aloe Vera Dessert
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Soak and cook black beans
First, prepare a bowl for 300g of black beans along with 500ml of water, and soak for 4 – 5 hours to allow the beans to expand.
Next, rinse the black beans with clean water 1 – 2 times, removing any spoiled beans and remaining dirt, then let them drain.
Then, place a pot on the stove and add the soaked 300g of black beans along with 700ml of water, cooking the beans over medium-low heat for 30 – 40 minutes.
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Preparing aloe vera
After buying aloe vera, use a peeling knife to scrape off the outer skin, then rinse with clean water 4 – 5 times until the sliminess is gone, and let it drain. Finally, use a knife to cut the aloe vera into bite-sized pieces.
How to prepare aloe vera without bitterness and sliminess
- Method 2: Rinse the aloe vera with diluted saltwater, briefly blanch in boiling water, then marinate with sugar.
See details: How to prepare aloe vera without bitterness and sliminess
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Cooking black bean dessert with aloe vera
When you see the black beans have softened, add all the diced aloe vera, use a ladle to stir evenly for 5 – 7 minutes, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 400g of sugar.
Continue to stir gently for 2 – 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves, when the pot of dessert boils again, turn off the heat to let it cool, then serve in a glass to enjoy!
Tip:- Depending on your taste, you can adjust the amount of sugar to mix into the dessert.
- During cooking, you should skim off the foam to ensure the dessert broth is sweet and clear!
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Final product
The black bean dessert with aloe vera has a light, fragrant aroma. Each soft, creamy bean blends perfectly with the fresh, crispy aloe vera.
You can add a few ice cubes to fully enjoy the refreshing taste of the dessert!
So, the above article has introduced to you how to cook black bean jelly with aloe vera that is both refreshing and delicious beyond compare. What are you waiting for, let’s make this cool jelly dish right away to invite your family, TasteVN wishes you success!
