Aloe Vera
This refreshing aloe vera jelly drink combines cubes of fresh, soothing aloe vera with a lightly sweetened syrup and a zesty squeeze of calamansi lime. Its unique texture and bright, cooling flavours make it the perfect invigorating thirst-quencher for warm weather, offering both hydrating benefits and a delightful, jelly-like mouthfeel in every sip.
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking: 10 minutes
Notes:
Handle the aloe vera gel with care throughout the peeling and cubing process, as the raw gel is extremely slippery and requires a steady hand and a sharp knife.
The pandan leaf is an optional aromatic that adds a subtle, fragrant sweetness, but if it is unavailable, the drink will still be delicious and refreshing on its own.
For a more vibrant and refreshing taste, always add a squeeze of calamansi lime or a standard lime just before serving, as the acidity perfectly balances the sweetness of the syrup.
The aloe vera cubes should be cooked until they reach a pleasant, jelly-like texture; avoid overcooking them to ensure they maintain their characteristic bite rather than becoming too soft.
Prepare Aloe
Wash the aloe vera leaf, trim the base to drain the yellow sap for at least 30 minutes, then carefully remove the outer skin and slice the inner gel into small, even cubes.
Rinse
Rinse the cubed aloe vera thoroughly in clean water to ensure all remaining traces of bitter sap are completely removed, and repeat until the water remains clear.
Cook
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the prepared aloe vera cubes, pandan leaf if using, and sugar to taste, simmering until the cubes have absorbed the sweetness and reached a jelly-like consistency.
Finish and Serve
Remove from the heat, allow the drink to cool, and serve chilled with a generous squeeze of fresh calamansi lime for an extra refreshing and bright flavour.
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Ingredients
| Aloe Vera Leaf | 1 large |
| Water | 1 Litre |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Pandan Leaf | 1 |
| Calamansi Lime | To taste |
