Ca Phe Sua Da - Traditional Vietnamese Ice Coffee recipe
Three major factors affect the flavor of Vietnamese Iced coffee (Ca phe sua da). Three main factors affect the taste of Vietnamese iced. The grind and quality of the coffee, as well as the amount of sweetened condensed. Find a high-quality coffee and alter the grind as required to fit your filter. Make sure that the condensed milk sweetened to the sweetness you prefer. It is often a good idea to mix condensed milk sweetened with half and half in order to lessen the sweetness. To make a quick version make use of a shot espresso instead of coffee that is brewed using traditional filters. typical filter.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons (30 milliliters) Sweetened Condensed Milk *See Note 1.
- 1.5 Tablespoon (22.5 milliliters) coarse ground Coffee (use an espresso roast that is suitable for espresso, and the grind is similar to that for the french press)
- The water is hot (almost to a point of boiling)
- Vietnamese Coffee Filter
- Ice
Instructions
- Pour the condensed milk sweetened into an 8-10oz glass.
- The top screen should be removed from the filter. Place the coffee grounds in the filter, then screw the screen back in, and compact the grounds. The glass should be filled with condensed milk sweetened with sugar. Pour in just sufficient water hot enough to coat the ground and allow it to the condensed milk sit for 30 seconds.
- Remove the screw that holds the filter screen for at least 2 full turns. Pour hot water over the the top of the filter, then cover it and let it wait until the water is all the way through the filter (should be 5 minutes. at three to four drips per second. If it's faster it means that the grind of coffee is too fine. If it's slow, the grind isn't fine enough. )
- Once water has passed through the filter, take filter out of glass. Mix coffee and sweetened condensed milk together. Serve with ice and enjoy.
Notes
Note 1
If you want a less sweet version, mix the sweetened condensed milk and half and half prior to making it into the cup. Typically, we'll mix around 1/2 sweetened condensed dairy - half and half. Note 2.
If you want a hot version, you can leave out all ice and add it at the conclusion in the recipe. For a hot version, in Vietnam this hot variation of this dish will typically be served with hot water in a cup to keep it warm.
If you want a less sweet version, mix the sweetened condensed milk and half and half prior to making it into the cup. Typically, we'll mix around 1/2 sweetened condensed dairy - half and half. Note 2.
If you want a hot version, you can leave out all ice and add it at the conclusion in the recipe. For a hot version, in Vietnam this hot variation of this dish will typically be served with hot water in a cup to keep it warm.