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Breakfast

Teh tarik

Sweet, creamy black tea, prepared by pouring the liquid back and forth between two containers to create a thick foam. It is the signature drink of Malaysian coffee shops, served hot at breakfast or during the day.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

149 kcal per serving

Protein
2.3 g
Carbohydrates
29.7 g
of which sugars
29.7 g
Fat
2.4 g
of which saturated fat
1.6 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 the boil in a saucepan, then remove it from the heat and add the tea bags.
  2. Let it steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  3. Add the condensed milk and sugar to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Pour the mixture into a large glass, then into a second container, raising your arm to let the liquid fall from a height.
  5. Repeat 4 to 5 times until a dense foam forms on top, then serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Iced version. Let the tea cool, pour it over ice cubes and add a little fresh milk.

More ideas

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