Description
Freshly pressed sugarcane juice made at street stalls using a roller machine. Vietnamese style is to press a tiny kumquat (Tac) along with the cane for a citrus kick.
Restaurants serving Nuoc Mia (Sugarcane Juice)
Researching
We are researching restaurants that serve this dish.
On this site you can check dictionary details and, later, places to buy or eat related items.
The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Sugarcane stalks
- Kumquat(Tac/Quat)
- Ice
Instructions
- Peel sugarcane stalks.
- Pass stalks and kumquat through a roller press to extract all juice.
- Pour over a glass full of ice.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Kumquat tang
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None
Pairing
Banh Trang Tron
Trivia
Unlike India's spiced version, Vietnam keeps it simple and refreshing, using only the bright tang of kumquat to balance the sweetness.
Eating tips & etiquette
Served in a plastic bag or cup; downed in the blazing sun on a motorbike for an instant sugar rush.
Allergen
None