Salted Vietnamese Coffee (Cà Phê Muối)

A unique Vietnamese specialty from Huế that adds a surprising twist – a pinch of salt – to rich coffee and sweetened condensed milk. The salt accentuates the coffee’s depth, creating an unexpectedly delightful balance of sweet and savory.

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A unique Vietnamese specialty from Huế that adds a surprising twist – a pinch of salt – to rich coffee and sweetened condensed milk. The salt accentuates the coffee’s depth, creating an unexpectedly delightful balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dark roast ground coffee
  • 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 ounces hot water
  • Ice cubes (if serving iced)

Instructions

  1. 1Brew a strong Vietnamese coffee (using a phin filter or another method) directly into a glass containing the sweetened condensed milk and salt.
  2. 2Stir well until the condensed milk and salt are fully dissolved in the hot coffee.
  3. 3If serving iced, pour the mixture over a cup of ice and stir. Otherwise, serve it hot.

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