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Homemade Calpis Japanese Drink 自家製カルピス
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Homemade Calpis Japanese Drink 自家製カルピス

Homemade Calpis is a creamy, lightly sweetened Japanese drink made by gently warming Greek yogurt, milk, and sugar before adding lemon juice. Straining the mixture removes lumps, yielding a smooth concentrate that, when mixed with mineral water and served over ice, produces a refreshing, tangy beverage with a subtle yogurt flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 serves
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese

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

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  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk, the yoghurt, and the sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Place it over low heat until it is warm (just small bubbles form) but not boiling. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
  3. Add the lemon juice, and stir well to mix the ingredients. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool a bit.
  4. Place a strainer over a sterilised glass bottle and pour the Calpis mixture through the strainer to remove any lumps or solids.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% 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.