**Café Sua Da: The Perfect Vietnamese Iced Coffee**
Café sua da is a refreshing and flavorful Vietnamese iced coffee that is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with strong coffee, condensed milk, and ice, this drink is sure to perk you up and cool you down at the same time. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for café sua da, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. Whether you like your coffee strong or mild, sweet or less sweet, we have a recipe for you. So grab a glass and get ready to enjoy a delicious cup of café sua da!
**Recipes:**
* **Traditional Café Sua Da:** This is the classic recipe for Vietnamese iced coffee, made with strong coffee, condensed milk, and ice.
* **Less Sweet Café Sua Da:** This recipe is for those who prefer their coffee less sweet. We use less condensed milk and add a bit of water to create a more balanced flavor.
* **Strong Café Sua Da:** This recipe is for those who like their coffee strong and bold. We use double the amount of coffee and less condensed milk to create a rich and intense flavor.
VIETNAMESE COFFEE (Cà PHê SữA Đá)
Steps:
- Start by boiling some water. An electric kettle makes it a lot faster. My tea-loving roommate left it behind when she went back to Australia. I would have never thought to purchase one, but it's seriously a game changer in terms of speed.
- Preheat the filter and cup by pouring a bit of boiling water through it.
- Remove the metal filter and pour in 1 heaping tablespoon of Cafe Du Monde (about 4 teaspoons). I love the smell of coffee!
- Twist the filter on gently until it just starts to stop. Then turn it little more, a bit less than 1/8 a turn. If your filter doesn't use screws, simply place the filter on top of the coffee.
- Pour a tiny bit of water in the filter just to wet the grind and to let the grind expand a bit. This will help rid of some small grinds that happen to make it through the filter. You can toss it out if you see any.
- Fill the filter all the way and let it drip. Ideal brewing time comes to about 3 to 5 minutes so adjust the filter accordingly. Too loose and you'll just have runny brown water. Too tight and nothing will drip through. The filter will be hot, so use a fork or another utensil to adjust the filter. Place the cap on and watch the coffee drip!
- For condensed milk, I prefer Longevity Brand - Sua Ong Tho. Any brand will do but I like the art on this one ????. Personally, I like it a little strong and less sweet than most folks. About 1 teaspoon of condensed milk does it for me. If you like it sweeter add 2-3 tsp.Adding it to the cup before brewing does have a slight effect on the flavor since the boiling water cooks it a bit. For this recipe we'll add it afte brewing since you can more easily adjust how much condensed milk slowly. Once you know the amount you like you can add it straight to the cup before brewing.
- For iced coffee, let it cool off a bit then pour the brew into a glass filled with ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 24 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CAFE SUA DA
Café Sua Da is a delicious Vietnamese coffee drink. Typically, Vietnam-grown espresso slowly drips out of a small metal drip filter into a glass that contains a thin layer of sweetened condensed milk. It is then served hot or poured over ice as an iced coffee drink. It is very easy to make-you don't need the drip filter to get the same effect.
Provided by Sommer Clary
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- In another glass, pour in the sweetened condensed milk. Pour the coffee over the back of a spoon into the same glass, to create a layer effect between the milk and coffee.
- Present the Café Sua Da by serving the coffee with condensed milk, the tall glass of ice and a spoon.
- Mix well and pour over the ice.
CAFE SUA DA (VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE)
This is my favorite way to have coffee. My grandma had a coffee shop in Vietnam. Very easy to make, you can even chill dark coffee (espresso) the night before so you have some in the morning.
Provided by taro1
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Make your coffee. I use a traditional Vietnamese coffee filter, but you do not have to if you don't have one.
- Prepare a cup with about 3 - 4 tablespoons of the sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir together coffee and condensed milk.
- Pour over ice.
Tips:
- To enjoy the authentic Café Sua Da experience, use high-quality coffee beans or ground coffee and freshly brewed, strong coffee.
- For the condensed milk, choose a sweetened condensed milk specifically made for Vietnamese coffee, as it has a thicker and richer flavor than regular condensed milk.
- The amount of coffee, condensed milk, and ice can be adjusted to personal preference. For a stronger coffee flavor, add more coffee; for a sweeter drink, add more condensed milk; and for a more refreshing beverage, add more ice.
- For a creamier texture, blend the condensed milk and ice together until smooth before adding the coffee.
- To ensure the drink is well-mixed, stir gently to combine all the ingredients until the condensed milk and coffee are evenly distributed.
- Serve Café Sua Da immediately after preparation to enjoy it at its best, as the ice will melt over time and dilute the flavor.
Conclusion:
Café Sua Da is a delightful Vietnamese iced coffee that combines the strong flavor of coffee with the sweetness of condensed milk and the refreshing coolness of ice. Its unique flavor profile and simple preparation make it a popular choice among coffee enthusiasts. By following these tips and adjusting the ingredients to personal preferences, anyone can easily create a delicious Café Sua Da at home and enjoy a taste of Vietnamese coffee culture.
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