I. Cool aloe vera jelly - a favorite dish in the hot season

Aloe vera jelly, with its sweet, cool taste, crunchy texture and clear aloe vera pieces, has become a favorite cooling dish in the hot summer days. Not only delicious, aloe vera jelly also brings many benefits to health and skin thanks to the valuable nutrients from aloe vera. However, buying ready-made aloe vera jelly from the store can make you worry about quality and food hygiene and safety.

So let's try making aloe vera jelly at home with Goodprice - It is both safe and can adjust the flavor to your liking, and is also a fun activity for the whole family. With just a few basic steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create delicious, cool aloe vera jelly pieces yourself, beating the summer heat.

II. Steps to make Aloe Vera Jelly at home

1. Ingredients to prepare:

- Fresh aloe vera: Choose thick, large, uncrushed aloe vera leaves. Prioritize using organic aloe vera to ensure safety and quality.

- Rock sugar: Creates a natural sweetness for the jelly. You can replace it with granulated sugar or honey if you want.

- Fresh lemon: Helps remove slime and makes aloe vera jelly crispier, while creating a cool, aromatic flavor.

- Salt: Has antiseptic and cleansing effects on aloe vera. Filtered water: Use clean filtered water to make the jelly clearer and tastier.

- Tools: Knife, cutting board, pot, bowl, jelly mold...

2. Steps to follow:

Preparing aloe vera: - Wash the aloe vera leaves, cut off the base and thorns on both sides.

- Use a knife to peel off the green skin, then carefully remove the yellow resin inside (this resin can cause bitterness and allergies).

- Cut the aloe vera into pomegranate seeds or long strips depending on your preference.

- Soak the cut aloe vera in diluted salt water and lemon juice for about 15-20 minutes to remove the slime and bitterness.

- Rinse the aloe vera several times with clean water, then drain.

Cook the sugar water:

- Boil filtered water in a pot.

- Add rock sugar to the pot, stir well until completely dissolved.

- You can add pandan leaves or a few slices of ginger to the pot of sugar water to create a more delicious flavor.

Mix aloe vera with sugar water:

- Add the pre-processed aloe vera to the pot of sugar water, boil gently for about 1-2 minutes.

- Turn off the stove, remove the foam (if any) and let the mixture cool completely.

Pour into molds and enjoy:

- Pour the aloe vera mixture and sugar water into jelly molds.

- Let it cool completely at room temperature, then put it in the refrigerator until completely solidified (usually takes about 2-3 hours).

- Remove the jelly from the mold, cut into bite-sized pieces and enjoy. You can add coconut milk, fresh fruit or chia seeds to enhance the flavor and nutrition.

3. Tips for delicious aloe vera jelly

To make your aloe vera jelly not only beautiful but also delicious and attractive, keep in mind the following tips:

- Choose fresh aloe vera, thick leaves, not crushed: Fresh aloe vera, thick leaves will give more gel, the jelly will be more delicious and chewy. Avoid choosing leaves that are crushed or show signs of damage.

- Remove the yellow resin layer carefully: The yellow resin layer inside the aloe vera leaves can cause bitterness and allergies. Carefully peel off this resin layer so that the jelly is not bitter.

- Soak aloe vera in salt water and lemon: Soak diced aloe vera in diluted salt water and lemon juice for about 15-20 minutes to help remove the slime and bitterness, while increasing the crispiness of the jelly.

- Do not boil aloe vera for too long: When cooking jelly, just boil the aloe vera gently for about 1-2 minutes. Cooking for too long will make aloe vera soft and lose its crunchiness.

- Store aloe vera jelly in the refrigerator: Aloe vera jelly should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3-4 days to ensure freshness and food safety.

In addition, you can try some of the following tips to make aloe vera jelly more attractive:

- Add flavor: You can add fresh fruits, coconut milk, chia seeds, or syrups to create a variety of flavors for aloe vera jelly.

- Create beautiful shapes: Use different types of molds to create beautiful and attractive shapes for aloe vera jelly.

- Decoration: Decorate aloe vera jelly with mint leaves, fresh fruits or nuts to make the dish more eye-catching.