Homemade Calpis Japanese Drink 自家製カルピス
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4.9
Homemade Calpis Japanese Drink 自家製カルピス
Description
This Homemade Calpis recipe combines Greek yogurt and milk heated with sugar until the sugar dissolves, then is warmed just until small bubbles form, ensuring the dairy does not boil. Adding lemon juice introduces acidity that balances sweetness and helps develop the signature Calpis tartness.
Straining the mixture removes any curdled bits or lumps, delivering a smooth liquid concentrate. To serve, the concentrate is diluted with mineral water, providing a lightly effervescent and refreshing drink often enjoyed chilled with ice cubes.
Keeping the Calpis concentrate refrigerated allows it to be used within a week, making it easy to prepare a small batch for casual enjoyment or to mix fresh drinks as desired.
Ingredients
- 240 g Greek yogurt or 1 cup, natural style
- 80 ml milk or ⅓ cup
- 180 g sugar or ½ cup
- 3 tbs lemon juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, the yoghurt, and the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Place it over low heat until it is warm (just small bubbles form) but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
- Add the lemon juice, and stir well to mix the ingredients. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool a bit.
- Place a strainer over a sterilised glass bottle and pour the Calpis mixture through the strainer to remove any lumps or solids.
- To make Calpis drink, pour 1/4 cup of the calpis yoghurt mixture into a glass. Add 3/4 cup of mineral water and mix well. Serve it chilled over ice!
Notes
- Heat the milk and yogurt gently to dissolve sugar without boiling or scorching.
- Strain the mixture well to remove lumps and ensure smooth texture before chilling.
- Store the concentrate in the refrigerator and use within one week for best flavor and freshness.
- Mix 1 part concentrate to 3 parts mineral water and serve over ice for an authentic taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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