People are obsessed with Dalgona coffee on social media. I'm not sure when and who started the trend, but this specialty coffee has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram. Naturally, I have to give it a try to see what this craze is all about. If you are doing this by hand, just think that you get to do arm workout and make your own coffee while social distancing at home. Boom! Killing two birds with one stone.
For non-coffee drinker, don't you worry. Dalgona coffee can still be enjoyed in different ways. I made Dalgona Matcha and it is just as good! Recipe below.
What is Dalgona Coffee?
Wikipedia: "Dalgona coffee" is an Indian beverage made by whipping equal proportions of instant coffee, sugar and hot water until it becomes creamy and then adding it to cold or hot milk. Occasionally, it is topped with instant coffee, cocoa, crumbled biscuits, or honey"
LA Times: the coffee was given its nickname in South Korea because of how much it tastes like the retro toffee-like candy dalgona. Convenience stores and arcades used to keep dalgona-making kits around for kids to make it on their own after school. Made with sugar and baking soda, dalgona is still sold on the street in tourist areas...
FAQ
- Do I have to whip it by hand? Absolutely not! Most people use hand mixer or a stand up mixer. But if you whip it by hand, make sure you use a whisk and a big bowl to allow more air in. I have seen videos of people using a spoon or a fork and it worked for them but took longer time.
- Internet told me to whip it for at least 400 times..is it true? I honestly did not count how many times I whisked the coffee, but it took me 2-3 minutes and my arm was sore afterward. Stop when you see stiff peaks form.
- Can I refrigerate the Dalgona foam? Yes, I tried it and the shape of the foam stayed the same after being in the fridge for 3 days.
- Can I make a hot drink instead? You certainly can. Just warm up your milk of choice, and then top it with the cold foam.
- What are some ideas to customize my own Dalgana Coffee? You can add things like cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, cocoa powder, crushed oreos, crushed graham cracker, matcha powder, etc. For milk, you can use oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, milk tea, etc.
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Recipe for Dalgona Coffee and Matcha Dalgona
Lets make this velvety, silky, smooth, foamy, delicious trendy drink!
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!
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Classic Dalgona Coffee
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 2 cups milk
- ice
Instructions
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Combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into a mixing bowl.
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Using your hand or a hand held mixture, whisk the mixture until stiff peaks form.
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Pour your milk of choice into a glass of ice cubes.
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Spoon the creamy foam onto the iced milk. Enjoy!
- Category: Drinks
Keywords: Coffee, Dalgona Coffee, Whipped coffee
Dalgona Matcha Latte
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
A fun and different way to make matcha latte. This instagram-worthy drink is as delicious as it looks!
Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 2 cups milk
- ice
Instructions
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Using your hand or a hand held mixer, whisk the egg white until frothy. Then add the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
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Sift the matcha powder into the foam. Stir until evenly incorporated.
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Pour your milk of choice into a glass of ice cubes.
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Spoon the matcha foam onto the iced milk. Sprinkle with more matcha powder if desired. Enjoy!
- Category: Drinks
Keywords: Dalgona Coffee, matcha latte, Whipped coffee
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