Vietlicious is an on-site caterer serving special events and private parties in the GTA. We cook and serve on site so you and your guests can enjoy Vietnamese food at its best! When a situation calls for off-site cooking, we will employ all measures to preserve the food quality when it arrives on site.
We aspire to make the world fall in love with the many layers of delicious Vietnamese flavours. We are actively involved in various local food festivals and night markets.
"The most refreshing drink welcomed by people of any class in tropical Vietnam.
Even though in North America, people usually look to this thirst quencher in hot summer days, there's always a jug of artichoke iced tea in our fridge year round."
2 large or 3-4 small artichokes
1 bunch of fresh pandan leaves, about 100g
1 lb fresh sugar canes (optional)
5L water
In a large pot, bring 5L of water to a boil, then add all ingredients. Cover and reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 1 hour, then reduce heat again to low-medium and let simmer for another 2 hours. Allow pot to cool completely before transfering to containers and store in fridge and/or freezer. The sugar canes will subtly sweeten your drink; and be sure to keep the boiled sugar canes for a delightful treat. Discard artichokes and pandan leaves.
*if you must substitute fresh pandan leaves with frozen ones, be sure to use double the amount.
*if you cannot find fresh sugar canes, please do not use this ingredient as packaged ones tend to spoil the aroma and taste of this drink. Instead, use sugar or any type of sweetener you'd prefer.
*DO NOT try to squeeze juice out of artichokes before discarding them because this will also spoil the taste of the tea.
