🇹🇭 Thai Cuisine · Drinks

Oliang

Prep

5 mins

Cook

5 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Thai iced black coffee brewed from a robusta and grain blend, sweetened with condensed milk and poured over ice.

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken thighs
  • 400g roti dough
  • 2 tbsp sliced lemongrass
  • 1 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 200g Thai eggplant
  • a handful of fresh Thai basil, chopped
  • a drizzle of tamarind paste
  • 500ml water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the rice noodles and coconut milk in a saucepan, blender, or pitcher, stirring well.

  2. 2

    Add the palm sugar and lime wedges, stirring gently so their flavor infuses the mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat gently over low heat (or blend, or steep, depending on the drink) until well combined and fragrant, about 5 mins.

  4. 4

    Strain through a fine sieve to remove any solids, if needed.

  5. 5

    Sweeten to taste with fish sauce, adjusting gradually until the balance feels right.

  6. 6

    Chill in the refrigerator, or pour straight over ice, depending on whether it is served cold or hot.

  7. 7

    Garnish with Thai basil just before serving.

Tips

Make a big batch and keep it chilled in the fridge — the flavor often deepens after a few hours.

Adjust the sweetness gradually, tasting as you go — you can always add more fish sauce, but you cannot take it away.