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Café au cumin (qahwa bil kammun)

A light, fragrant coffee in which cumin and cardamom accompany finely ground coffee. A traditional welcome drink, served in small cups as a sign of hospitality.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

2 kcal per serving

Protein
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
0.2 g
of which sugars
0 g
Fat
0.1 g
of which saturated fat
0 g
Fiber
0.1 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 toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan, then crush them with the cardamom pods.
  2. Bring the water to the boil in a coffee pot or small saucepan.
  3. Add the coffee, the crushed cumin and cardamom, then let it steep for 5 minutes off the heat.
  4. Put it back briefly on a low heat to warm through without boiling.
  5. Strain into small cups and serve with dates.

Variations and tips

Saffron version. Add a few strands of saffron to the infusion for a golden colour.

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