Only coffee lovers know how difficult it is to find a coffee that is just right. While some like their coffee strong, others might like it sweet. But this Spanish-originated cortado coffee is every barista’s favorite. Unlike other coffees that have espresso and milk, you need to follow a simple ratio to make this—one-to-one, said Kaleena Teoh, director and co-founder of Coffee Project New York.
All About Cortado
Cortado is a drink made with no added sugar since it’s believed that the natural sugar present in the milk is enough to add sweetness to this coffee. If you ever order a cortado at a coffee shop, you will get a drink that contains two ounces of espresso and two ounces of milk. It may be a little smaller than your other coffee drinks, but it’s definitely tasty. For people who like their coffee a little sweeter, they can always opt for the cortadito, a Cuban version of a cortado.
Recipe
Start with a shot of espresso, which is generally two ounces in a coffee shop. Then you take two ounces of steamed milk and pour it on the espresso shot. You can go for non-dairy milk if that’s what you prefer, as long as it can be steamed. Traditionally, this drink is prepared using a coffee machine and served in small vessels. At many coffee shops, you will find the drink being served in a Gibraltar glass. The best part about this drink is that you can taste the flavor of espresso, which is not overpowered by the milk. You can also use a Nespresso or Keurig machine, as long as you don’t change the ratio. She advises warming the milk to ensure it’s between 130 and 150 °F, either on the stove or in the microwave. Another way to get that instant crystallized coffee is to add a little bit of water to make the espresso shot, and then add the steamed milk to it.
Three Celebrity Chefs to Follow on Instagram
If you are passionate about cooking, then finding out new recipes to try would definitely excite you. And where before you had to either sit through long television programs or spend money on buying recipe books – discovering new recipes to try now is easier than ever. You can learn new recipes and techniques straight from celebrity chefs – and find out what makes millions of people crazy about their food. Just open Instagram, and you will be flooded with mouth-watering recipes that look tempting too, that is if you follow the right accounts. If you too want to learn secret tips and tricks of celebrity chefs, then follow these three accounts on Instagram right away!
Gordon Ramsay
If you are even remotely active on Instagram, then you would have definitely come across a meme or two of Gordon Ramsay. And while he is famous for his temper and insults – his cooking skills are what got him famous in the first place. He is the ultimate cooking guru one can hope for—fun fact: he owns nearly 30 restaurants and is a winner of 30 Michelin stars. Follow him on Instagram to be updated with new and different recipes to make.
Andrew Zimmern
While the food consumed by Andrew Zimmern is so bizarre, most of us will faint just hearing about it. He is actually a cooking wizard – with some serious cooking tricks down his sleeve. The best part? He shares them on Instagram with his followers. He not only gives you ideas to cook new things – but you will also find him sharing long videos of the process – it is so detailed that you can literally gather ingredients and cook alongside him.
David Chang
The star of the Netflix cooking series – Ugly Delicious and Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – David Chang is one chef to look out for. His restaurant in New York has a cult following. He is the ultimate microwave king.
If you are always in a hurry and looking for delicious but quick recipes to master, then he is your guy! His Instagram is filled with lip-smacking and easy-to-make recipes.