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Vietnamese Egg Coffee

A rich and creamy Vietnamese coffee featuring a luxurious whipped egg yolk topping. This iconic Hanoi specialty combines dark roast coffee with sweet condensed milk and a velvety egg foam.

Total time
10 min
Servings
1
Calories
285
Protein
4g
Vietnamese Egg Coffee
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Separate the egg yolk from the white and place yolk in a small bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add 1 tbsp condensed milk and vanilla extract to the yolk.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk vigorously with a fork for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and creamy with stiff peaks.

  4. Step 4

    Add ground coffee to a Vietnamese coffee filter (phin).

  5. Step 5

    Pour 1 oz hot water slowly to saturate the grounds, then wait 5 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Add remaining 5 oz hot water and let it drip for 4-5 minutes until all liquid has filtered.

  7. Step 7

    Pour 2 tbsp condensed milk into a serving cup.

  8. Step 8

    Slowly pour the hot brewed coffee over the condensed milk and stir well.

  9. Step 9

    Top with a generous spoonful of the whipped egg mixture.

  10. Step 10

    Serve immediately and stir the egg foam into the coffee as you drink.

Tools you’ll need

  • Vietnamese coffee filter (phin)
  • small mixing bowl
  • fork
  • serving cup or mug
  • spoon
  • kettle

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