Thursday 11 July 2013

Refreshing Aloe Vera Barley Drink

This is another simple healthy drink which I used to prepare.  Previously, I had posted a  healthy aloe vera  recipe and my children like it very much.  However, this time it's just a simple and easy but healthy drink suitable for all.

Ingredients :
- 1 cup of cubed aloe vera gel 
- 50g barley (washed)
- honeycomb sugar (to taste)
- some pandan leaves (washed)
- enough water

Method :
1)  Add barley into a medium sized pot filled with water. 
2)  Boil for about 15 minutes. Then lower the heat and let it simmer until barley is soft.
3)  Add honeycomb sugar and pandan leaves.  Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
4)  Add aloe gel and stir.  Turn off heat.
5)  Serve hot or chilled it before serving.
It's very refreshing especially when served chilled.  Do enjoy :)

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22 comments:

  1. Queenie11 July 2013 at 13:00

    whuaaaaa!!! salah masuk sini pagi2!!!
    buka puasa lambat lagi!!!

    ivy, akak tak pernah berani nak try korek lidah buaya tu, tapi now nak try, takut ada rasa gatal2 ker...tapi pokok tu kecik2 lagi, tunggu dia gemuk2 sikit hehe...

    thank you for sharing this dear...ni memang sesuai utk bulan puasa yg panas...akak rasa macam you so understanding to us hehehe

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    1. Ivysew11 July 2013 at 22:30

      Kak Queenie, lidah buaya ini memang sesuai untuk buka puasa. Oh ya, tangan I pun gatal2 apabila potong lidah buaya tu. Apa nak buat? Nak makan, terpaksalah tahan gatal... hehehe.. jgn salah faham tau?????

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  2. My Little Space11 July 2013 at 16:42

    I love this kind of drinks a lot. So are my kids. Healthy & cooling.
    Hope you're having a lovely day.
    Kristy

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    1. Ivysew11 July 2013 at 22:31

      Thanks Kristy. Yes, very refreshing and cooling. Do enjoy your weekend with your family :)

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  3. yummychunklet12 July 2013 at 01:33

    Interesting looking drink!

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  4. ~~louise~~12 July 2013 at 09:09

    I became accustomed to drinking Aloe Vera a few years ago when I was sick with Lyme disease. it was a huge help, Ivy.

    I'll be saving this recipe to try especially when it decides to act like Piña Colada weather around here, lol...

    Thank you so much for sharing...

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  5. kitchen flavours13 July 2013 at 13:23

    This looks refreshing! Have not eaten aloe vera jel for ages! Wish I could have some now!

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    1. Ivysew13 July 2013 at 16:49

      Yes, very refreshing. Sometimes I double-boiled it as a healthy dessert too :)

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  6. Unknown13 July 2013 at 16:54

    this is very refreshing in this hot weather.

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  7. I Wilkerson14 July 2013 at 01:50

    I had heard of aloe vera for skin care before but never for drinking. How interesting!

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    1. Ivysew14 July 2013 at 22:27

      Hi Wilkerson, do give this a try if you have fresh aloe gel. It's very refreshing and healthy too :)

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  8. Rumbling Tummy15 July 2013 at 16:43

    I have never tasted this and now wonder whether those aloe vera I planted is fit for making this drink.

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    1. Ivysew15 July 2013 at 23:16

      Hi Edith,I was told that only aloe vera which is more than 3 years old is only fit to be consumed. So, to play safe, make sure it is 3 years old and above.

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  9. PH16 July 2013 at 14:49

    Ivy, I have got aloe vera plant in my garden but somehow I feel geli to eat it. Silly, right? I have tried the bottled aloe vera drink and it tastes very good. I know that your aloe vera barley drink is even better - homemade and natural.

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    1. Ivysew16 July 2013 at 23:54

      Phong Hong, why so geli??? hahahaha.... Last time I took the bottled aloe vera and it's very expensive. I rather prepare it myself. Try to double-boil it with fruits. Just made it the other day but not yet blog. Stay tuned, hehehe.....

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  10. lena18 July 2013 at 00:32

    hi ivy, did you plant the aloe vera yourself? i take aloe vera drink quite often..at a tong sui shop here..nice and cooling!

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    1. Ivysew18 July 2013 at 12:30

      Lena, this batch of aloe vera was given to me by my neighbour. I have my homegrown aloe vera too. I still have some aloe vera dessert waiting to be blogged soon. Stay tuned...... :)

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  11. Unknown24 July 2013 at 16:53

    I must be delicious..But my favourite is chinese tea.it is so good .you can try...

    Oolong Tea

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