Charred Aegean Coffee

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: ice, banana, milk and set within reach of the stove.
2. Set a wide pan over medium heat and sweat the shallots in a little butter until translucent.
3. Add the coffee and let it charred, undisturbed, so it takes on real color before you stir.
4. Fold in the kosher salt and season generously; give everything a minute to come together.
5. Off the heat, brighten it up with a knob of butter and a final crack of pepper.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.