Vietnamese · drink
Ca Phe Trung (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)
Ca Phe Trung (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) reads richness 6.7, sweetness 6.6 and bitterness 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Vietnamese drink, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 5.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.7 · Sweetness 6.6 · Bitterness 4.7 · Umami 4.2 · Earthy 2.7 · Nutty 2.0 · Salinity 0.8
What's in it (4)
- 1 cup strong Vietnamese drip coffee
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp sugar
Time & effort: about 10 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 118.2 kcal, 5.1 g protein, 7.9 g fat, 6.5 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Brew strong Vietnamese coffee using a phin drip filter.
- Whip egg yolks with condensed milk and a spoonful of hot coffee vigorously until thick, pale, and creamy.
- Pour hot coffee into a small glass and spoon the egg cream generously on top.
- Drink by mixing slightly or sipping through the cream.
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- Profiteroles — French
- Tiramisu — Italian
- Brigadeiro — Brazilian
- Banh Flan (Vietnamese Creme Caramel) — Vietnamese
- Martabak Manis (Sweet Stuffed Pancake) — Indonesian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.