{"id":"recipe_46ef3977ca","slug":"thai-iced-coffee-gafae-yen","title":"Thai Iced Coffee (Gafae Yen)","description":"A creamy, bold, and refreshing Southeast Asian classic made with strong dark-roast coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and topped with a rich layer of evaporated milk.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tablespoons Thai dark roast coffee mix","name":"Coffee","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"Thai coffee blend with chicory","group":"Coffee Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup boiling water","name":"Boiling Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"boiling","group":"Coffee Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"adjust for sweetness","group":"Creamer","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 teaspoon sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"granulated","group":"Creamer","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup crushed ice","name":"Ice","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"crushed","notes":"or cubes","group":"Serving","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tablespoons evaporated milk","name":"Evaporated Milk","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for topping","group":"Serving","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the Thai coffee grounds in a coffee filter or a traditional Thai coffee sock. Pour 240 ml (1 cup) of boiling water (212°F / 100°C) over the grounds and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.","group":"Brewing","title":"Place the Thai coffee grounds","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the coffee is still hot, add the sweetened condensed milk and sugar. Stir vigorously until completely dissolved.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the sweetened condensed milk and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Fill a tall glass to the brim with crushed ice. Pour the hot coffee mixture slowly over the ice.","group":"Assembly","title":"Fill a tall glass","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gently pour the evaporated milk over the top of the coffee. It should float and swirl downward into the dark coffee for a marbled effect. Serve immediately with a straw.","group":"Finishing","title":"Gently pour the evaporated milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For a truly authentic taste, use a Thai coffee mix that contains roasted chicory or corn. You can also use a strong French roast if Thai coffee mix is unavailable.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["coffee filter","tall glass","stirrer"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"glass","note":"Serves one standard tall glass"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can brew the coffee base and mix in the condensed milk and sugar ahead of time. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and pour over fresh ice when ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed immediately after adding ice. Without ice, the coffee base stays fresh in a sealed container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_46ef3977ca%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=40fc7742-a498-4544-8567-820f210f2c92","imageAlt":"Thai Iced Coffee (Gafae Yen) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["coffee","iced coffee","thai drink","creamy","sweet drink","caffeine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Thai Iced Coffee (Gafae Yen)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:17:42.671Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:17:42.671Z","related":[{"id":"sinh_to_bo_5930cb274d","slug":"avocado-smoothie-sinh-to-bo","title":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ)","description":"A rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy Vietnamese beverage made with ripe buttery avocados and sweetened condensed milk.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsinh_to_bo_5930cb274d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d16782ee-db66-4a6a-b21e-b085fbcaf507","imageAlt":"Avocado Smoothie (Sinh Tố Bơ) — recipe cover","tags":["avocado","smoothie","vietnamese","creamy","healthy fats","refreshing","quick recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"es_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4","slug":"es-kelapa-muda","title":"Es Kelapa Muda","description":"A classic, refreshing Indonesian drink made with tender young coconut water and soft meat, lightly sweetened and served over ice.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fes_kelapa_muda_af9dc324d4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=75567522-13dd-4f70-9191-6251369f8589","imageAlt":"Es Kelapa Muda — recipe cover","tags":["coconut","refreshing","iced drink","indonesian beverage","tropical","summer drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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