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2. Pennywort and Mung Bean Smoothie is renowned for its cooling and body-cleansing properties. Have you mastered the art of crafting this nutritious smoothie? Join Mytour in the kitchen to learn 2 super-simple recipes for delicious Pennywort and Mung Bean Smoothies
3. Mung Bean and Pennywort Smoothie
- 4. Ingredients
- 5. Tools Needed
6. Tools Needed: Blender, Stove, Pot, Basket, Strainer, Glass, etc.
Method for
Step 1: Steaming Mung Beans
Mung beans need to soak for about 8 hours before steaming. You can soak them overnight. Remember to change the soaking water about 1-2 times.
After soaking, rinse the mung beans thoroughly and place them in a steamer until they become tender. Mung beans cook quickly, so you can adjust the steaming time to about 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare Gotu Kola
After purchasing Gotu Kola, clean the roots and discard any wilted or yellow leaves. Then, soak it for 10-15 minutes in a diluted saltwater solution. Afterward, rinse it thoroughly and let it drain.
Step 3: Blend Gotu Kola
Put Gotu Kola in a blender with 1 liter of water, then strain it to remove residue and obtain Gotu Kola water.
Step 4: Blend Gotu Kola with Mung Beans
Add the steamed mung beans to the blender. Then pour in the strained Gotu Kola water and white sugar. Blend for about 30-40 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Finished Product
The Gotu Kola and Mung Bean smoothie has a delightful blend of mung beans' earthy aroma, sweet mildness, refreshing coolness, and a hint of Gotu Kola's unique flavor. With this recipe, you've mastered the art of making a refreshing summer smoothie.
2. Gotu Kola and Mung Bean Coconut Smoothie
Preparation
Tools and Equipment
Blender, Stove, Pot, Strainer, Glass, etc.
How to Make Gotu Kola Mung Bean Coconut Smoothie
Step 1: Prepare Mung Beans
Soak mung beans in water for about 8 hours, or overnight. Then, rinse and steam the mung beans for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare Gotu Kola
After purchasing Gotu Kola, clean the roots and discard any wilted or yellow leaves. Then, soak it for 10-15 minutes in a diluted saltwater solution. Afterward, rinse it thoroughly and let it drain.
Step 3: Blend Gotu Kola Mung Bean Mixture
Put Gotu Kola into the blender with 1 liter of water, then use a strainer to filter out the residue to obtain Gotu Kola water.
Add the steamed mung beans to the blender. Then pour in the strained Gotu Kola water and white sugar. Blend for about 30-40 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Prepare Coconut Mixture
Place a pot on the stove, add 100ml coconut cream, 150ml fresh coconut water, and 100ml sugar (adjust to taste). Stir well and simmer until the mixture boils, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
Step 5: Make Mung Bean, Gotu Kola, and Coconut Smoothie
Pour the Gotu Kola and Mung Bean mixture into a glass first. Add ice, and finally, pour in the coconut mixture. Stir well and enjoy.
4. Finished Product
This Gotu Kola Mung Bean Coconut Smoothie is visually appealing, smooth, and aromatic. The refreshing taste of Gotu Kola blends with the earthy flavor of mung beans and the richness of coconut cream. A sip of this smoothie will quench your thirst and beat the summer heat.
3. The Benefits of Gotu Kola and Scientific Guide to Drinking Gotu Kola Mung Bean Smoothie
Gotu Kola is known as a herbal remedy with properties such as heat reduction, nourishing Yin, detoxification, etc. It is often used in remedies for various conditions like sore throat, tonsillitis, skin diseases, or food poisoning.
Mung Bean and Gotu Kola Smoothie is a combination of the cooling properties of Gotu Kola and the nutritional richness of mung beans. Adding a glass of this smoothie helps cleanse the body and provides excellent cooling effects in the summer.
However, if you don't use it correctly, this smoothie may lose its effectiveness. Here are some tips when drinking Gotu Kola Mung Bean Smoothie:
Avoid excessive use of Gotu Kola for heat reduction and hydration. Excessive consumption may cause bloating and diarrhea, especially in individuals with low body temperature.
Excessive use of Gotu Kola may lead to increased cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Therefore, limit its consumption for individuals with diabetes.
Moreover, Gotu Kola may cause temporary dizziness. Therefore, avoid excessive consumption.
For young children, especially infants, it is strictly not recommended. Despite the perception of Gotu Kola being gentle and having anti-heat properties, it should not be given to very young children without consulting a doctor.
With these two Gotu Kola Mung Bean Smoothie recipes, Mytour hopes you can prepare and enjoy refreshing smoothies in the summer. Don't forget to explore more delicious recipes with the Mytour Kitchen section.
