Vietnamese Coffee

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Traditional Vietnamese coffee with an optional delicious twist! This recipe is based on what I learned from my parents, who drink it every day, and from my 5 years of experience as a barista.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 coffee
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, or more to taste

  • cup strong brewed coffee

  • 1 teaspoon non-dairy creamer (such as Coffee-Mate®), or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon hot cocoa mix (such as Godiva®), or more to taste

Directions

  1. Pour some boiling water in a glass. Let sit to warm the glass, about 1 minute. Pour out water.

  2. Pour condensed milk into the warmed glass. Top with coffee. Stir in creamer and hot cocoa mix.

Cook's Notes:

There are different ways to brew strong coffee: (1) Use the Vietnamese stainless steel filter that sits on top of the glass. Use coarse coffee grinds and be sure to screw in the plunger inside with enough pressure or else you will end up with very weak coffee. (2) A stovetop espresso maker will give you very strong coffee. Again, grinds should be on the coarser side and you should really pack it into the filter for strong coffee. (3) 4 espresso shots from an espresso machine, or to taste. The texture of the grinds varies based on machine and tamping method.

For a delicious summer drink, densely pack a tall glass with crushed ice and pour coffee mixture over ice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158 Calories
5g Fat
26g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.