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Kafe Lèt (Haitian coffee with milk)

Strong coffee mixed with hot, sweetened milk, a comforting morning drink in Haiti. It is often made with local ground coffee and served in a very hot cup.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

125 kcal per serving

Protein
4.2 g
Carbohydrates
17.4 g
Fat
4.2 g
of which saturated fat
2.8 g
Fiber
0 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Add the ground coffee, lower the heat and let it steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the coffee through a cloth or a fine sieve to remove the grounds.
  4. Heat the milk in another saucepan without letting it boil.
  5. Pour the coffee into the cups, add the hot milk and sugar, then stir.

Variations and tips

Lighter coffee. Reduce the ground coffee to three spoonfuls for a milder drink.

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