#also cà phê đá is vietnamese iced coffee served with sweetened condensed milk

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Hi ♡ could you (and v, if that's possible) list some of your favourite dishes from the Asian cuisine? I'm really bad at wording things but I've seen you talk about curry here and I googled it and it looked so delicious. I'm very unadventurous when it comes to food, and I've never really tried any Chinese or Japanese dishes, for example. now I'm curious what I might like, and though I can google for recipes, I'd like to know your faves and recommendations :) x

…oh Merlin this isn’t going to be easy as I eat everything but I’ll try to organize it for you :D This is just a small list to try as most of these will have a rather tame starting flavor until you get more adventurous, but they will give you an idea into regional tastiness

( I say this cause my favorite Japanese food besides curry is slimy fermented soybeans so…I don’t want to scare you off)

Under cut cause this is gonna get long.

Chinese:

cha siu bao (I know it by the Philippine siaopao) Steamed bbq meat bun yum

Shumai - tasty dumpling 10/10

Har gow - shrimp dumpling 

Congee - Rice porridge, super good if you’re sick too

Hot pot - Simmering spicy soup broth that you cook at the table with raw veggies and meat. You add your meats and veggies little by little until they’re cooked and then eat with white rice

Char siu -  BBQ pork

Peking duck - roast duck that comes with sweet sauce omfggg

Sweet bread. All Chinese sweet bread. Just…YES

Filipino:

Chicken Adobo - staple. Can eat this for days. Slow cooked chicken legs in chile vinegar and calamansi soy sauce over rice

Lechon - Roast pork, usually served for special occassions but damn….so good

Sinigang soup - tangy tamarind soup that makes you drool cause it’s that perfect sour spicy

Pancit Palabok - noodles, shrimp, pork, garlic (I personally love these but I’ve learned it’s a hit or miss cause it’s kinda fishy)

Sisig: Sizzling pork! Garlicky and tangy pork bits

Turon: Fried banana rolls with jackfruit

Halo Halo - dessert of the Filipino gods. I usually dislike ice cream but damn…this is good. Has ube ice cream (sweet purple potato?) sweet beans, young coconut and evaporated milk

TAHO - I LIVE FOR TAHO. Soft tofu in sweet syrup

Korean:

Bibimbap - Veggies, marinated meat, kimchi over rice. Stone pot bibimbap is served in a baked stone pot that you eat out of and it roasts the rice at the bottom (which I always burn myself on)

Bulgogi: Savory marinated BBQ beef

You know what, just Korean BBQ is life mmkay?

Japchae: Fried sweet potato noodles and meat

Jajangmyeon - Black bean noodles (also a hit or miss but it’s one of my favorites)

Pajeon: best snack food :D Green onion fried pancake

Vietnamese:

Pho: Best noodle soup you can get omg, best with meatballs or thin slices of beef

Bún thịt nướng: Cold vermicelli noodles topped with hot meat. Comes with this sauce that I want to know the recipe to cause damn

Bò lúc lắc: Cubed bbq beef with veggies yum

Bánh mì: I SWEAR BY THIS SANDWICH. Baguette with sliced meat, pickled daikon and carrots, and pate. Great with Sriracha hot sauce in it

cà phê đá: Vietnamese coffee. I will drink this on my deathbed. Strong Chicory coffee with condensed milk

Japanese (oh no, the long list)

Ramen: real ramen, not the cheap one. Best with pork belly

Curry: Cause yes. Trust me.

Unagi Don: Grilled eel covered in eel sauce on top of rice

Katsu don: Breaded fried pork or chicken over rice

Yakitori: Skewered BBQ meat and veg

OKONOMIYAKI: AAAAAAAAA Osakan legend food. Fat pancake of veggies and shrimp covered in sweet sauce and Kewpie mayo (best with alcohol)

Soba: Cold noodles you dip in savory sauce and serve with anything, great in summer (can be served in hot soup too)

Miso soup: Best side soup to any dish

Shabu Shabu: Japanese hot pot, different from Chinese as the broth is milder

Gyu don: marinated beef and onion on rice 

Chawanmushi: Egg pudding, not sweet but savory

TAIYAKI: Fish shaped sweet cakes! So cute! So tasty!

MOCHI: Chewy pounded sweet rice that usually has sweet fillings called daifuku

DANGO: My personal favorite dessert. Chewy sweet rice dumplings on a stick

Crepes: I’m sorry France, but Japan mastered sweet crepes, hands down

Anko: Sweet red bean (hit or miss) the original way to sweeten desserts before sugar was introduced to Japan

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There are more from other regions of the world, but I haven’t tried enough dishes to give a full report. Until then, I hope this list helps :D

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Traditional Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Espresso

Chances are if you walk into our house or work with us in our studio, you’ll end up sipping on some of our favorite coffee drinks: Vietnamese Iced Coffee.  For the morning, a manual pressed espresso or cappuccino will start the day. In the afternoon when we start feeling sluggish, a Vietnamese iced coffee is the perfect “pick-me-up”. If you’ve never had a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, it’s a combination of strong coffee and a hit of sweetened condensed milk, add iced and a super refreshing “ahh”. Our Vietnamese iced coffee recipe is simple and can be made by various methods.

How to Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee and different brewing methods:

Vietnamese iced coffee can be made in an number of ways, so have fun in exploring the different methods. We’re here to show you how we make it:

Starting with good coffee grinds: Many Vietnamese cafes or restaurants will use often Cafe Du Monde grounds or they will grind their own coffee. Cafe Du Monde may be thought of as classic, however most of the better coffee shops around in Little Saigon here in Orange County and the shops Diane’s cousins took us to in Vietnam use a much better bean. We personally use our favorite coffee beans for our morning cappuccinos which lately have been either from Kean Coffee or La Barba Coffee (a great roaster we discovered on our travels).

Traditional Vietnamese Coffee Filters: For the method of brewing the coffee there are usually two schools. One which does it the slow and poetic way with the Vietnamese coffee filters. If you want to customize each glass and have time to brew it the old fashioned way, this Vietnamese iced coffee filter is a cool to be able to watch the coffee drip into each glass.

Using Espresso: For the other Vietnamese coffee shops, you’ll often see espresso shots being used for each glass. Either the slow traditional filter or being made with espresso, they both make a great Vietnamese Iced coffee. For the classic coffee filter method, there is something beautiful and relaxing in having to wait for 5 minutes while the coffee brews one drip at a time. There is also something quite beautiful in quickly pulling a luscious shot of espresso and then flicking the tip of the spoon to stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Fire up the espresso machine , pull a crema laden shot of espresso and then convert it to a beautiful Vietnamese iced coffee.

The quicker, espresso method also gives the added convenience for when you want to make Vietnamese iced coffee in bigger batches. Pull a bunch of shots then stir in the sweetened condensed milk to taste. You can even do this ahead of time if needed. Then when you are ready serve; ice, pour, and enjoy. Now you have a couple options to make Vietnamese iced coffee for one or for a big party. Quick or slow a meditative. Have fun and drink up while the weather is still warm so you can hydrate yourself with lots of iced coffee!

Watch our Video making our Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe:

Fun Facts:  Vietnamese Coffee doesn’t just come sweetened and iced here’s a quick summary of common options found in Vietnamese coffee shops:

Cà Phê Sữa Đá (literally – Coffee Milk Ice) This is the most popular Vietnamese Iced Coffee recipe.  A base of sweetened condensed milk, over which about 2 oz of potent coffee is brewed using a individual serving size filter.  The coffee itself is syrupy and strong, similar to an espresso.  Add ice and enjoy.  The combination of the caramel sweetness of the milk, the potent brew of the coffee, and the cool refreshing addition of the ice is heavenly.

Cà Phê Sữa Nóng (literally – Coffee Milk Hot) Same concept as above, except omit the ice and in Việtnam they often warm the whole glass in a cup of hot water.  Again, the taste is wonderfully rich and sweet, especially when enjoyed over a casual morning taken in small sips at a time.

Cà Phê Đen (Coffee Black) Just the coffee this time, no sweetened condensed milk.  Not for the weak.

Cà Phê Đen Đá (Coffee Black Ice)  I think you can figure this one out.

-diane and todd

Hope you enjoy our Vietnamese iced coffee recipe and here’s More Beverage and Cocktail Recipes Here. 

Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee Traditional Style:

We tend to be a bit obsessive over coffee. Here’s some of our favorites for traditional Vietnamese Iced Coffee:

This was originally published in 2013 and was re-pulished with new photos, video, and recipe format in 2018. 

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

Three main factors effect the taste of the Vietnamese iced coffee. The quality and grind of the coffee and the quantity of the sweetened condensed milk. Find a good coffee and adjust the grind as needed for your filter. Adjust the sweetened condensed milk to your preferred sweetness. We will often mix the sweetened condensed milk with some half and half to reduce it's sweetness a bit. For a quick version, use a shot of espresso instead of the coffee brewed in the traditional filter.

2 Tablespoons Sweetened Condensed Milk *See Note 1

1 1/2 Tablespoons coarse ground Coffee (use a roast suitable for espresso, the grind the same as for a french press)

Hot Water (almost to a boil)

Ice

Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Pour the sweetened condensed milk into an 8-10 oz glass.

Remove the top screen from the coffee filter. Put the ground coffee in the filter, screw screen back on, compacting the grounds. Place filter on the glass with the sweetened condensed milk. Pour just enough hot water to cover the grounds and let sit for 30 sec.

Loosen the filter screen screw at least 2 full rotations. Pour hot water to top of filter, cover and let sit until water has gone all the way through filter. (should be @ 5 min. at a rate of 3-4 drips/sec. If it is faster, coffee's grind is too coarse. If slower, coffee's grind is too fine.)

When water has passed though filter, remove filter from glass. Stir coffee and sweetened condensed milk together. Add ice and enjoy.

Note 1: For a slightly less sweet version, combine the sweetened condensed milk with half and half before adding it to the cup. Usually we'll mix about 1/2 sweetened condensed milk - 1/2 half and half.

Note 2: For a hot version, just omit the ice at the end of the recipe. In Vietnam the hot version will often be served in a cup of hot water to help keep it warm longer.

Source: https://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/vietnamese-iced-coffee-recipe/