Iced milk coffee is very familiar to the people of Vietnam. It's also a drink that tourists visiting our country won't forget to try. What makes iced milk coffee so famous and impressive? Let's find out with Mate Food Recipe
Vietnamese cuisine is diverse and rich, with simple yet famous and familiar dishes like iced milk coffee, bánh mì, and phở. After finishing breakfast, a glass of iced milk coffee is an unchanging drink for many people. Therefore, for a long time, iced milk coffee has been very close to the Vietnamese people.
Vietnamese coffee is different from that of other countries. It carries a rustic, profound character like the Vietnamese people, but it's no less impressive due to its quintessential and unique flavor. While many places use fresh milk with their coffee, the Vietnamese use condensed milk, which keeps the coffee's rich flavor intact. Besides, the way Vietnamese iced milk coffee is prepared is also very unique.
Unlike other countries that often use instant coffee or pre-ground coffee, Vietnam uses a special filter called a "phin" with finely ground coffee. Hot water is poured in, and each drop of rich, dark, and thick coffee slowly drips through the filter, mixing with condensed milk. This creates a cup of delicious coffee with a distinct bitterness and a subtle sweetness that so many people love. Some prefer it hot, while many others add ice, which is the preferred choice for most Vietnamese people.
Because of the unique brewing method and the outstanding flavor and quality of coffee from a famous coffee-growing region like Vietnam, tourists from all over the world never forget to try Vietnamese iced milk coffee when they visit. They are all captivated by it and spread the word about this delicious and famous drink, which carries the distinct cultural and local values of the Vietnamese people.
This recipe will guide you through making a delicious and authentic Cà Phê Sữa Đá, a popular Vietnamese coffee drink known for its strong, rich flavor and creamy sweetness.
Start by heating the phin with hot water. This helps to maintain the temperature during the brewing process, ensuring a more even extraction. Discard the water once the filter is warm.
Place the 2 tablespoons of condensed milk at the bottom of your serving glass. Then, add the 4 tablespoons of ground coffee into the phin. Gently shake the phin to level the coffee grounds.
Place the phin on top of the glass with the condensed milk. Pour a small amount of hot water (around 10-15 ml) over the coffee grounds. This "blooming" step allows the coffee to swell, ensuring a better flavor extraction. Let it sit for about 30 seconds.
Place the filter press (the small circular insert) on top of the coffee grounds. Gently press it down. Now, slowly pour the remaining 150 ml of hot water into the phin.
Place the lid on the phin and let the coffee slowly drip into the glass below. The process should take about 5-7 minutes. Once the coffee has finished dripping, remove the phin.
Use a hand mixer to vigorously stir the coffee and condensed milk together until the mixture is uniform in color
Fill a separate tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the coffee and condensed milk mixture over the ice. Stir once more and enjoy your Cà Phê Sữa Đá!
Servings 1
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.