Cambodian Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk
Local name: កាហ្វេទឹកកក
In short: Strong dark-roast coffee brewed through a cloth filter, sweetened with condensed milk and poured over crushed ice, the classic Cambodian street drink. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Cambodian iced coffee is strong, dark and sweet, sold at street stalls and cafes in tall glasses. Vendors brew it by pouring hot water through a cloth filter, often called a sock, and sweeten it with a thick layer of condensed milk. The coffee is then poured over ice. At home, a moka pot, French press or pour-over works well, as long as you brew it extra strong.
Instructions
- Brew the coffee strong: steep the grounds in the hot water in a French press for 4 minutes, or use a cloth filter, moka pot or pour-over.
- Put 2 tbsp of condensed milk into each of two tall glasses.
- Pour about 150 ml (2/3 cup) of hot coffee into each glass and stir well until the condensed milk dissolves completely.
- Fill the glasses with crushed ice and stir for 10 seconds to chill the drink.
- Top with a splash of evaporated milk if you like, and serve with a straw.
Tips
- Brew the coffee stronger than usual, because the ice will dilute it. A dark roast with some chicory or robusta has a closer flavor to the Cambodian original.
- Add less condensed milk if you prefer a bitter edge. For a dairy-free version, use sweetened coconut condensed milk.
Questions and answers
Can I make Cambodian iced coffee in advance?
Brew a double-strength batch and chill it for up to 3 days. When serving, stir in the condensed milk, then add ice and pour.
What is the difference between Cambodian and Vietnamese iced coffee?
They are very similar: strong coffee with condensed milk over ice. Vietnamese coffee is dripped through a small metal filter, while Cambodian coffee is often brewed in a cloth filter.
Can I use instant coffee?
Yes, in a pinch. Use 4 tsp of instant granules per glass, dissolve them in 150 ml of hot water, and stir in the condensed milk. The flavor will be milder.
How long does it take to make Cambodian Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk?
About 10 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 5 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Cambodian Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk?
About 150 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 23 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
