Enjoying a cup of coffee in a trendy shop is a pleasure for coffee lovers. But the pandemic has forced many people to limit their visits to coffee shops. They are forced to enjoy coffee at home, and create new dishes and drinks to satisfy their culinary tastes.
Insider (US) news site has introduced 6 unique foods and drinks made from coffee with quite simple methods, including Vietnamese egg coffee.
Vietnamese egg coffee
The scarcity of fresh milk before and during the war in Vietnam led to the invention of egg coffee, a drink that has remained popular among Vietnamese people ever since. Not only that, foreign tourists coming to Vietnam all want to taste this drink.
The combination of the richness of the egg and the slight bitterness of the coffee makes for a delightful experience. You will need a whisk or the strength of your arm, as the eggs and condensed milk need to be beaten until they are light and fluffy.
Coffee jelly
The slightly bitter coffee jelly balls need to be prepared in advance. Then cover with sweetened milk and add coffee, stir well and you will have a cup of coffee jelly ready to enjoy.
Coffee and ice cream granita
This drink originates from Sicily, Italy. On a hot day, this drink is even more refreshing than iced coffee. This drink has a really great combination, with the sweet cream layer harmonizing with the strong coffee flavor. The creamy coffee granita will have a rich sweetness, suitable for those who are afraid of the bitter taste of coffee.
Coffee bean cookies
These cute little cookies are very appealing to the eyes. With very simple ingredients from instant coffee powder, cornstarch, flour..., you will quickly have the finished product of cute little cookies, delicious. These cookies are not too sweet and they are great when combined with a cup of coffee to double the amount of caffeine for a refreshing day.
Flat white, a boozy variation on espresso
A flat white is a combination of espresso and hot milk. Unlike a latte or cappuccino, a flat white is a milky drink with a strong coffee flavor and a layer of smooth milk foam. In other words, it is a cup of coffee with a strong espresso flavor but a thick milky mouthfeel.
Tiramisu Swiss Roll
From instant coffee powder, you can create delicious rolled tiramisu cream. You can make it the night before, then leave the cake in the refrigerator and enjoy it the next day, the cake will be more delicious when the filling is well-fermented and permeates each layer of cake.
