{"id":"nuoc_mia_tac_5d46efebbc","slug":"kumquat-sugarcane-juice-nuoc-mia-tac","title":"Kumquat Sugarcane Juice (Nước Mía Tắc)","description":"A refreshing and iconic Vietnamese street drink made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice infused with the bright, citrusy aroma of kumquats, served chilled over ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500ml fresh sugarcane juice (or 2-3 large sugarcane stalks)","name":"Sugarcane Juice","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh","notes":"can be pressed from stalks or bought pre-pressed","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 kumquats","name":"Kumquat","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"also known as tắc or quất","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"7","usUnit":"oz","form":"cubes","notes":"for serving","group":"serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"If using sugarcane stalks, peel the hard outer skin and cut into sections that fit your press. If using pre-made juice, pour it into a large pitcher.","group":"Preparation","title":"If using sugarcane stalks, peel the hard outer skin","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Slice the kumquats in half. If using a professional press, run the kumquats through the machine along with the sugarcane to extract the oils from the peel. If making at home, squeeze the juice of 3-4 kumquats directly into the sugarcane juice.","group":"Juicing","title":"Slice the kumquats","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Juicing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir the mixture well to combine the sweet sugarcane juice with the tart citrus juice. Taste and add more kumquat if a more tart profile is desired.","group":"Mixing","title":"Stir the mixture well","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour the kumquat sugarcane juice over the top. Serve immediately while ice cold.","group":"Serving","title":"Fill two glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"In Vietnam, this is typically made by pressing sugarcane stalks through a specialized metal roller machine alongside the kumquats. At home, if you don't have a sugarcane press, you can purchase fresh sugarcane juice and stir in the kumquat juice.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["no_cook"],"equipment":["Sugarcane press or Pitcher","Knife","Glasses"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":700,"unit":"ml","note":"Yields approximately two large glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Best served immediately after pressing. 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