Cool mủ trôm water is a familiar beverage for many people because it has a cooling effect and is good for digestion, but not everyone knows how to cook and use it properly. Today, the specialized page Vào bếp of TasteVN will guide you not just 1 but up to 5 recipes for cooking mủ trôm to cool down, so what are you waiting for? Let’s get started right away!
1. Mủ trôm with aloe vera
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mủ trôm with aloe vera For 5 people
Mủ trôm 20 gr Aloe vera 1 branch Basil seeds 10 gr Seaweed 100 gr Rock sugar 300 gr
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How to choose good aloe vera
- To prevent aloe vera from being bitter, having too much slime, and maintaining crispness after processing, you should choose fresh aloe vera leaves, with the sap not dried, and the spines on both sides not wilted.
- It is advisable to choose large aloe vera leaves so that after peeling, there is still a lot of flesh inside.
- Do not buy aloe vera leaves that have been stored for a long time, starting to turn yellow, or showing signs of insect infestation.
How to Prepare Aloe Vera with Gum Tragacanth
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Prepare the Ingredients
Soak the gum tragacanth in 1 liter of water overnight. Soak the basil seeds in 200ml of water overnight.
Wash the seaweed thoroughly with water several times. Then place the seaweed in boiling water and blanch for about 1 minute, then drain.
Cut off the base of the aloe vera and then cut it into sections for easier peeling. After peeling, wash the aloe vera several times with water, then dice it and soak it in diluted salt water for 10 minutes, then drain.
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Cook the Aloe Vera with Rock Sugar
Place a pot on the stove, add 1.5 liters of water and 300g of rock sugar. When the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat and add the aloe vera, letting the mixture cool.
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Making aloe vera with chia seeds
After the mixture of aloe vera and rock sugar has completely cooled, gradually add the chia seed water along with the aloe vera into the mixture and stir well to finish.
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Final product
If on hot sunny days you can have a glass of aloe vera with chia seeds, nothing can be better.
When enjoying, you can feel the chewy and crunchy texture of the aloe vera and seaweed, the light sweetness of the aloe vera combined with chewing the chia seeds will give you a very delightful feeling. Especially if chilled, this drink will be much more refreshing!
2. Aloe vera with chia seeds
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Aloe vera with chia seeds Serves 4
Aloe vera 10 gr Pandan leaves 10 leaves Chia seeds 20 gr Rock sugar 2 tablespoons Salt 1 teaspoon
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Information about chia seeds
- Chia seeds are the seeds of the Salvia Hispaniola plant, which originates from southern Mexico.
- Chia seeds are oval, flat, small, and come in white, brown, gray, and black colors. When exposed to water, chia seeds absorb it and form a jelly-like coating around the seed.
See more: What are chia seeds? What are their benefits? How to use chia seeds for good health
How to Prepare Gum Arabic with Chia Seeds
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Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the gum arabic thoroughly, then take 10 grams of gum arabic and soak it in 1 liter of water overnight.
Wash the pandan leaves, let them dry, and then tie them into a bundle.
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Cooking chia seed and jellyfish water
Add pandan leaves to the pot, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 liters of water, then place it on the stove.
After the water has boiled, cover it and wait about 10 minutes for it to cool down.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of rock sugar and stir well, then add 20g of chia seeds, soak for about 2 more minutes, and then add the jellyfish and stir well to complete.
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Final product
Put a few cut pandan leaves into the bottle, then pour the chia seed jellyfish water in, and you have a nutritious drink that helps with weight loss and refreshment for hot days.
The sweet jellyfish combines with chia seeds along with the fragrant smell of pandan. All together create an extremely refreshing summer drink.
3. Jellyfish jelly
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Agar Jelly with Gum Tragacanth Serves 3 people
Gum tragacanth 30 gr Agar jelly powder 50 gr Basil seeds 30 gr Rock sugar 300 gr
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Information about Agar Jelly
- Agar jelly is a herbaceous plant, averaging 15 – 100 cm in height. The leaves are opposite, entire, thick, with serrated edges.
- The leaves and stems of the agar jelly plant, after drying, are used to make agar jelly.
How to make Agar Jelly with Gum Tragacanth
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Soak gum tragacanth and basil seeds
Wash the gum tragacanth thoroughly, then take 30 grams of gum tragacanth and soak it in 1 – 1.5 liters of water overnight. Soak 50 grams of basil seeds in a little water for 15 – 20 minutes until the basil seeds fully expand.
Tip: If you find the gum tragacanth too thick after swelling, you can add a little more water. Avoid soaking in too little water as the gum tragacanth will not expand fully.
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Cooking jelly powder
Put 1 liter of water, 100 grams of sugar into a pot, add the jelly powder and stir well until the powder dissolves in the water. You need to soak it for 3-5 minutes for the jelly to expand.
Put the jelly pot on the stove, stirring constantly until the water boils, then reduce the heat and cook for another 3 minutes before turning off the stove and letting the jelly cool in a bowl, waiting for it to set.
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Cooking sugar syrup
Put 200 grams of rock sugar into a pot and pour in 400 ml of water. Turn on the stove, cook until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the stove and let it cool.
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Making jelly with gum
Cut the jelly into bite-sized pieces, mix the basil seeds and gum together.
Put the gum and basil seeds into a glass, then add the cut jelly, and finally pour the sugar syrup into the glass. You can add ice to enjoy or put it in the refrigerator as you like.
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Final Product
The jelly is chewy and soft, combined with the cool, sweet, and refreshing tamarind juice and basil seeds. Together, they create a very refreshing summer drink.
4. Tamarind Juice with Gum
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Tamarind Juice with Gum Serves 3
Tamarind 50 gr Jasmine flowers 1 cup Gum 150 gr Basil seeds 70 gr Rock sugar 350 gr Dried longan 150 gr
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Ingredient Information
- Gum arabic is a secretion from the trunk of the gum tree. Gum arabic is dark brown, in a solid jelly form, clumping into lumps. According to traditional medicine, gum arabic has a sweet taste, a cool nature, and works to clear heat and detoxify.
- The lazy tree is a type of forest tree with a wooden trunk, with a diameter of over 1m, and a height of 20m – 40m. The lazy seed is 1 – 2cm long, oval-shaped, light brownish yellow, with a rough surface.
- Longan flesh is a type of food made from the flesh of the longan fruit. Longan flesh has a sweet taste, is very chewy and delicious, and is often chosen as an ingredient to cook desserts.
See details: What is longan flesh? How to choose fresh longan flesh
How to prepare Trôm resin and Gòn water
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Soak trôm resin, gòn resin, jasmine flowers, and lazy seeds
Jasmine flowers should be soaked in water overnight.
Take 50 grams of trôm resin and soak it in 1.5 liters of water. Then strain the trôm resin through strainer, rinse with cold water, and let it drain.
Lazy seeds should be soaked in plenty of water for 5 – 6 hours, then peel the skin, filter the flesh, and discard the seeds.
Tip: Since trôm resin and lazy seeds will expand multiple times and absorb a lot of water when soaked, you need to add a lot of water and frequently replenish it while soaking.
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Cooking gum and jasmine syrup
Boil the gum with boiling water and reduce the heat to let it expand, then soak it in water to expand further. When the gum has expanded significantly, turn off the heat and continue soaking in cold water overnight.
Cook the jasmine syrup, filter out the flower water, and discard the flower residue. Add sugar and cook on the stove, stirring the syrup until it boils and the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Cook the syrup until it boils and the sugar dissolves; do not leave it too long, causing the syrup to change to an unappealing yellow color.
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Cooking longan pulp
Rinse the longan pulp briefly in water, place it in a pot, and add a little water to boil for 5 minutes until the longan pulp is soft. Remove the longan pulp and set it aside, keeping the water separate.
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Making Guava Gum Water
Put the cleaned and drained guava gum and chia seeds into a large bowl.
Cut the guava gum into small pieces, removing any leftover bark.
Add the cut guava gum to the bowl with chia seeds. Place the longan on top and then add the jasmine syrup to the mixture, mix well and you’re done.
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Finished Product
Guava gum water can be served with crushed ice or stored in the refrigerator for later use. This guava gum drink is not only a delicious beverage for summer but also helps to beautify the skin and is beneficial for people of all ages.
5. Lemon Guava Gum Drink
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chia Seed Lemonade For 2 people
Chia seeds 10 gr (soaked overnight) Lemongrass 5 stalks Lemon 1 fruit Small ginger 1 piece Sugar 3 teaspoons
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How to choose fresh lemons
- You should buy lemons with a light lemon scent, avoid lemons with a pungent, strong, unpleasant smell.
- It’s better to choose round, smooth lemons rather than those with rough skin.
- Avoid buying lemons that are dark green or have yellow spots on their skin.
How to make Chia Seed Lemonade
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the ginger, slice thinly, cut about 4 – 5 slices of ginger.
Cut the lemongrass diagonally into sections about the length of a finger.
Information about Gum Tragacanth
- Gum tragacanth is the gum (resin) of the tragacanth tree. It is extracted from the trunk of the tree in a manner similar to how rubber latex is harvested.
- After extraction, gum tragacanth is dried; the dried gum can be light yellow-brown or transparent white (the transparent white type has been processed for cleaning), and can be in the form of long sticks or small beads resembling rock sugar.
You can buy gum tragacanth at Bách hoá XANH stores nationwide or on the e-commerce site bachhoaxanh.com.See details: What is gum tragacanth? Uses and notes when using gum tragacanth
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After this article, TasteVN believes that you have added more ways to prepare mucilage water to make it delicious and safe! Now, let’s make these drinks for the whole family to enjoy!
*The recipes and images are referenced from the Youtube channels Wife’s Kitchen, CKK Cooking, Delicious Dishes, Poor Chef and Giggle
