Title. I'm lactose-intolerant and try to veganise. I also love cortado but only had it in cafes in Spain. Is it possible to make cortado at home with a plant-based milk and if yes - how?
Title. I'm lactose-intolerant and try to veganise. I also love cortado but only had it in cafes in Spain. Is it possible to make cortado at home with a plant-based milk and if yes - how?
13 Comments
Lizardon@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 3y
Yeah, a cortado is just 1:1 espresso and steamed milk. So all you’d need to do is use whatever plant based milk you like most.
anon947262949@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
Yeah!! My fav is oat, but any non-dairy milk will do. You might want to test the milk with your espresso, as the acidity may curdle your plant milk. Soy commonly curdles with drip coffee.
Kiwi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Also for those who don’t Google before you try. It’s easy to curdle almond milk while steaming it due to heat. Much harder for oat
jantin@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
thank you! I was going to get myself Barista Almond milk, but will look for oat instead
Kill_joy@kbin.social · 10 pts · 3y
Cortado is simply equal parts espresso with equal parts steamed milk.
Oat milk would be my go to and I typically use Oatley as I think it steams and foams nicely.
HidingCat@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y
I've found a good oat milk to be a a pretty good substitute for cow's milk. Depending on where you are (mostly SEA), Oatside is really good too.
pipler@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
+1 for Oatside, it is the gOAT.
HidingCat@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Awww yes, found the SEAsian! Oatside is so good, and not expensive, I feel like other countries are missing out.
ChootchMcGooch@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
There is a "barista" style oat milk that does great with steaming. Wish I could remember the brand, but it's in the US if you're there and works really well.
TristanFi@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
The majority of oat milk brands also produce a "cafe" or "barista" version. These should be available in the grocery store but if not, select an "extra creamy" labeled oat milk.
Decoy321@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
For anyone curious, the difference with these barista versions is that they have added proteins, fats, and/or emulsifiers that help create a more consistent foam.
Korvmedbrod@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 3y
I use Oatly Barista for that, works fab either steamed or preheated.
dr_scientist@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
I highly recommend Lance Hedrick's video on latte art. He's just really good at explaining it. Here's a nocookie link to his main video on milk steaming, and flying in the oatmilk starting at 12:25.