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Hanoi Egg Coffee — traditional dish from Hanoi, Vietnam
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Nutritional Values

🔥245kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️150 mlServing

* Per serving · 150 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🥚 Eggs

Hanoi Egg Coffee

How to order / say it
Say it Cà Phê Trứng — [Ka Feh Trung]
Order I'd like the Hanoi Egg Coffee, please.
Locally Cho tôi một cà phê trứng, xin cảm ơn.
Say locally

A rich, creamy coffee topped with whipped egg foam

Why try it?

Cà Phê Trứng showcases Hanoi's creativity in overcoming shortages post-war. Its richness and unique preparation method highlight the city's resilience and culinary innovation.

How it tastes

Rich and velvety, the coffee is contrasted by a thick, sweet, and frothy egg foam, offering an intriguing mix of bitter, sweet, and creamy sensations with hints of vanilla.

Origin & History — first documented: 1946

Hanoi's egg coffee was invented in the late 1940s to substitute scarce milk with egg yolks during the French War period, quickly becoming an icon of Vietnam's adaptability.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥚 2 egg yolks
  • 🍷 50 ml hot espresso
  • 🥛 50 ml sweetened condensed milk
  • 🍯 1 tbsp sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy and fluffy.
  2. 2 Mix sweetened condensed milk into egg mixture.
  3. 3 Brew a strong espresso using your method of choice.
  4. 4 Pour hot espresso into a cup, gently spooning egg mixture over it.
  5. 5 Serve immediately, with the rich foam floating on top.

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