Cafe Cubano

Name: Cafe Cubano
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds; 1/4 cup granulated white sugar

A traditional Cuban espresso brewed with a rich, thick sugar foam known as espumita. It delivers a sweet, intense flavor profile with a velvety texture.

13 minEasyServes 435 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup water
4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds
1/4 cup granulated white sugar

Instructions

1

Fill the lower chamber of a moka pot with 1 cup water up to the safety valve.
2

Insert the filter basket and add 4 tbsp espresso coffee grounds without tamping heavily.
3

Place 1/4 cup granulated white sugar into a small cup or glass pitcher.
4

Screw on top of moka pot tightly and place on stovetop over medium heat.
5

Pour the first few drops of brewed coffee into the cup with granulated white sugar.
6

Vigorously beat the coffee drops into granulated white sugar with a spoon for two minutes until a pale foam paste forms.
7

Pour the remaining brewed coffee slowly into the cup, stirring gently so the creamy foam rises to the top.

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Questions

Is Cafe Cubano low-carb?

A serving of Cafe Cubano carries 9 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many carbs are in Cafe Cubano?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 9 g of carbohydrate in about 35 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 2 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cafe Cubano for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the water drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

Serve it with

Torrejas dessert
Pan con Manteca breakfast
Tostones Rellenos starter

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