Can I make this without a phin filter?
While a phin is traditional, you can use a French press or pour-over method for strong coffee. Just ensure the grind is coarse enough for French press or fine enough for pour-over to mimic the phin's strength.
Vietnamese · snack
15m
Total time
2
Servings
400
kcal
easy
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While a phin is traditional, you can use a French press or pour-over method for strong coffee. Just ensure the grind is coarse enough for French press or fine enough for pour-over to mimic the phin's strength.
For the most authentic taste, use a dark roast Vietnamese coffee, often with robusta beans, which provides the necessary strong, bold flavor to stand up to the condensed milk.
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