Dalgona, a coffee drink that has gained popularity online, is unique for its texture and preparation method. This article discusses both the traditional preparation of Dalgona and a new approach using espresso.
Traditional Dalgona
The classic Dalgona recipe involves:
- Soluble coffee
- Sugar
- A bit of hot water
These ingredients are mixed to create a dense, mousse-like consistency, which is key to its appeal.
Innovating the Dalgona Recipe
In an attempt to use espresso instead of instant coffee, I encountered challenges in texture. Here’s the modified process:
Espresso-Based Dalgona
- Start with Espresso: Brew 6 ristrettos, totaling 100 grams.
- Add Sugar: Mix in 60 grams of white sugar.
- Initial Blending: Attempted to blend espresso with sugar, aiming for the instant coffee texture.
- Textural Challenge: The result was an unstable, airy foam.
- Egg White Solution: Adding 30 grams of egg white from one egg to the cooled espresso mixture provided the dense mousse consistency.
Serving the Espresso-Based Dalgona
- Layering: Pour the espresso mousse over 250 grams of cold milk.
- Flavor and Serving: The drink is rich and sweet, served cold, and can be customized with ice or syrup.
Conclusion
This espresso-based Dalgona offers a unique dessert-like coffee experience, combining sweet, creamy, and rich coffee flavors.
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