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Vietnamese Yogurt Recipe

Sữa Chua Recipe (Vietnamese Yogurt)

Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast, mid-day snack, or tasty dessert, Vietnamese yogurt is a perfect choice. Start making this popular treat for your family today!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Sữa Chua, Vietnamese Yogurt
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 82kcal

Equipment

  • Sieve
  • Pot with lid and towel
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • Kettle
  • Yogurt jars

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of fresh milk
  • 1.33 cups of sweetened condensed milk
  • 3.5 ounces of plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup warm water
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Instructions 

  • Pour the condensed milk into a large mixing bowl. Add some warm water (about 160 - 170 degrees F) and stir well.
    Make The Yogurt Mixture
  • Add the milk and plain yogurt to the bowl and continue to stir gently in one direction.
    Pour The Condensed
  • Pass the yogurt mixture through a sieve.
    Yogurt Mixture Through A Sieve
  • After straining, pour the mixture into the prepared yogurt jars. Close the lids securely.
    Pour The Yogurt Into Jars
  • Put the yogurt jars into a pot.
    Put The Yogurt Jars
  • Pour warm water (about 100-120 degrees F) into the pot to create a water bath for the yogurt. The water should touch no higher than the jar necks.
    Pour Warm Water
  • Put the pot's lid on and cover it with a towel. Incubate the yogurt for 6 to 8 hours. After incubating, take the yogurt jars out of the pot and wipe them dry. Refrigerate the yogurt for 1 to 2 hours. Enjoy!
    Put The Pot

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Notes

  • The total time is for making 20 jars (3.5 ounces each) of yogurt.
  • You should keep the water bath at about 100 to 120 degrees F.
  • If you run out of plain yogurt, drinking yogurt is a viable alternative.
  • You can use a yogurt maker or a rice cooker to incubate the yogurt.
  • Feel free to add more condensed milk if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of condensed milk if the milk or yogurt starter contains added sugar.
  • You can store homemade Vietnamese yogurt for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 137mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.03mg