My Milo
Most Thai kids grow up with hot milo just like American kids do with hot chocolate. However, growing up in Thailand more than 45 years ago, daily products such as milk, butter and cheese were rare commodities. We grew up with milk powder or UHT milk and of course sweetened condensed milk. There are many ways to make this quick drink for your kids. I have modified the method my mom used to make for us, based on sweetened condensed milk and hot water, to this healthier recipe with a hint of sweetened condensed milk and 2% milk for my kid. Any Thai mom would have done the same back then based on availability and affordability.
Milo is a chocolate malt beverage mix. It was created by Thomas Mayne, an Australian industrial chemist in 1934. It is marketed in Thailand as an energy food drink. Perhaps that why most parents serve to school children.
My Milo
This morning, I made some Milo for my son. The sounds I made were not the same as the sounds from when my mom prepared one for me. I remember waiting with anticipation, hearing the sound of a teaspoon whisking around and hitting the side of the glass mug. Here in my kitchen, it was a whisk against a stainless steel sauce pan. But I knew that my son was waiting for his morning drink with an anticipation too.
My Milo Hot Milk
Khrueng Duam Milo
1 1/2 cups milk 3 tablespoons milo powder, plus 1/2 teaspoon for garnish 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, optionalHeat milk in a medium-size sauce pan on medium heat until the steam appear, about 5 minutes. Stir in milo powder, sweetened condensed milk and whisk for 30 seconds until it well blended and foamy. Pour in a heat proof glass and garnish with 1/2 teaspoon milo powder on the top. Serve warm or cold over ice.
© 2010 Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen
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I love the milo in Thailand, so much that the last time I went I brought some to bring back with me. Is the Milo different there to anywhere else in the world?
Need to try it with teh condensed milk. When I went I thought the street vendors made it with condensed milk and evaporated milk (I can only assume it was evaporated milk as it wasnt in a labeled container)
I have tried American and Thai one, I think it tastes the same. I will double check and let you know next month. We sure love to use more of the milo per serving.
For sweetness, for sure with the sweetened condensed milk like we used to do. But evaporated milk also a standard option. One can tell the different between the two are the sweet taste and thickness of the milk.
Thank you for your comment and conversation. Pranee