Korea·Lighter version available
Dalgona whipped coffee
Instant coffee is mandatory here
The foam only works because instant coffee is freeze-dried and dissolves into a supersaturated syrup. Real ground coffee will never do this.
Tall glass
Ratio
1:1:1
Whip
3–5 min
Glass
Tall
Servings
1
Ingredients
- instant coffee2 tbsp
- granulated sugar2 tbsp
- boiling water2 tbsp
- cold milk200 ml
Method
1
Combine equal parts
Coffee, sugar and boiling water in a deep bowl.
2
Whip until pale
It goes from dark liquid to a light caramel mousse that holds stiff peaks.
3
Spoon over cold milk
Ice, milk, then a thick cap of the foam. Stir it through as you drink.
Notes
- It deflates after about 20 minutes. Make it to order.
Lighter version
The sugar is structural — it is what makes the foam hold, so cutting it below about 1.5 tablespoons collapses the drink. Halve it, accept a softer foam, and whip it over unsweetened milk.
What you need
- Instant coffee
- Handheld milk frother or Blender or stick blender or Jar with a tight lid