~125 cal · 3g protein · 21g carbs · 4g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Glass of iced coffee layered over condensed milk
🇱🇦 Luang Prabang
Laos grows fine robusta and arabica on the Bolaven Plateau, and its café culture drips the dark, strong brew straight over a layer of sweetened condensed milk. Stirred and poured over ice as kafe nom yen, it is intensely sweet, bracingly strong, and the perfect fuel for a Luang Prabang morning.
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Ingredients
Serves 2 —
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4 tbsp dark-roast ground coffee
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1.5 cups hot water
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1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
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to serve ice
Instructions
1
Spoon the condensed milk into the bottom of two tall glasses.
2
Brew the coffee strong (a phin filter or drip works well) directly over the milk.
3
Stir to combine the coffee and milk into a sweet, dark blend.
4
Fill the glasses with ice and serve with a long spoon.
Lao Bolaven Plateau coffee tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Luang Prabang. Mekong monastery town of herbs, alms, and sticky rice.
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Laos. Sticky rice, fresh herbs, and the art of larb.
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Asia. From street-cart woks to slow monastery kitchens.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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