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Vietnamese Yogurt (Da Ua / Sữa Chua)

This simple to follow Vietnamese yogurt's sweet and tangy balance of flavors is great to make for breakfast the next morning

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 4 4 c whole milk divided
  • 1½ 1½ tsp agar agar powder
  • ½ ½ c condensed milk
  • 5 5 oz yogurt - label must say it contains live and active cultures

Instructions

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  1. Combine about 25% of the milk and agar agar powder in a sauce pan and mix thoroughly. To warm and activate the agar agar, cook over medium heat until you hit a low boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  2. In a large glass or microwave safe bowl, combine the condensed milk and about 25% (same amount used earlier) of the milk and microwave for two minutes on high so they incorporate and warm up a bit, then stir well.
  3. Combine both mixtures above in the large bowl, then add all the remaining milk.
  4. Mix well and check the temperature to make sure it’s between 90-100 °F.
  5. Add in a five oz container of yogurt, stir well, then strain through a metal sieve or strainer to remove any large chunks.
  6. Split between jars for the yogurt maker and heat for eight to nine hours or even more if needed when the weather is cold, until it has enough of the sour yogurt taste to your liking.
  7. When ready, transfer to the fridge until cooled. Then it's ready to eat!

Notes

  • I did notice that the texture of yogurt in Vietnam has a tendency to be more liquidy because it's not common to add agar agar. There are also two types of yogurt in Vietnam: traditional yogurt like this recipe and frozen yogurt in a plastic bag and eaten like ice cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 259mg (7%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 266IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 259mg 6%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 266IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.