Coffee and the Egg

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fill a saucepan with water, place it on the stove, and bring it to a boil.
  2. 2While the water boils, crack an egg and separate the yolk from the white, placing only the yolk into a cup.
  3. 3Add one teaspoon of sugar to the egg yolk in the cup.
  4. 4Beat the egg yolk and sugar mixture for a minimum of 5 minutes until it becomes frothy and almost white in color.
  5. 5Once the water boils, add the coffee to the boiling water, cover, and let it brew for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Pour the brewed coffee into a carafe, ensuring no residue is transferred.
  7. 7Pour the coffee into the cup with the whisked egg yolk and sugar mixture.
  8. 8Stir the coffee and egg mixture.
  9. 9Add a little milk to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coffee
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • milk

Equipment

stovesaucepancupwhiskcarafe

Tips

  • Beat the egg yolk and sugar for a minimum of 5 minutes until frothy and light in color.
  • Use graham crackers or similar cookies as an accompaniment.