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Bunna (Eritrean coffee)

Strong, sweetened coffee prepared slowly and flavoured with cardamom, served in small cups. It is central to gatherings and social life in Eritrea.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

26 kcal per serving

Protein
0 g
Carbohydrates
6.5 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
0 g
of which saturated fat
0 g
Fiber
0 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Lightly crush the cardamom pods in a mortar to release their aromas.
  2. Heat the water in a saucepan with the pods and sugar until it boils.
  3. Add the ground coffee, lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes without boiling hard.
  4. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes so the grounds settle.
  5. Strain the coffee through a fine sieve or cloth filter into a carafe.
  6. Serve in small cups, taking care not to pour in the grounds.

Variations and tips

Unsweetened version. Reduce the sugar to a teaspoon or leave it out if you prefer a more bitter coffee.

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