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Sudanese coffee (Qahwa sudaniya)

Strong black coffee, made directly in a coffee pot or saucepan with ginger and sometimes cloves. It is served in small cups, sweetened, at the heart of Sudanese gatherings and hospitality.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Peel the ginger and cut it into thin slices.
  2. Bring the water to the boil in a coffee pot or saucepan with the ginger, cloves and sugar.
  3. Add the ground coffee and let it simmer for 5 minutes over low heat, uncovered.
  4. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes so the grounds settle at the bottom.
  5. Strain the coffee into cups, pouring gently, then serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Unsweetened coffee. Reduce the sugar to a tablespoon or leave it out altogether for a more bitter coffee.

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