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Beverage

Dalgona Coffee

The Korean coffee drink , dalgona coffee is like a cappucino turned on its head, with the frothy coffee on top and the milk underneath. It only requires three ingredients to make and you can have it hot or cold.

Serves 2

Difficulty
Easy
Preparation Time
Less than 30 minutes
Cooking Time
Less than 10 minutes
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Ingredients for  2  Servings

  • 2 tbsp
    Instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 2 tbsp
    Sugar
  • 2 tbsp
    Very hot water
  • 400ml
    Milk

Approximate Times

  • Preparation :
    Less than 30 minutes
  • Cooking :
    Less than 10 minutes

Method

  1. Add the instant coffee, sugar and hot water to a medium mixing bowl. Using an electric hand-held mixer, whip the coffee mixture until it is light brown, fluffy and holds stiff peaks when the whisk is removed.
  2. Heat the milk, if desired, and divide between two heatproof glasses. Spoon dollops of the frothed coffee mixture on top and smooth out with a spoon. Serve.

Notes

For a Friday afternoon dalonga, beat in 1-2 tsp of coffee liqueur into the coffee mixture.