Breakfast
Gahwa (Arabic cardamom coffee)
A light, fragrant coffee made from lightly roasted green beans, infused with cardamom, saffron and cloves. It is served in small cups without handles as a sign of hospitality, traditionally accompanied by dates.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Lightly toast the green beans in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes, until they turn slightly golden.
- Coarsely crush the beans with a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
- Bring the water to the boil in a coffee pot or saucepan, then add the coffee, cloves and saffron.
- Leave to infuse over low heat for 10 minutes without letting it boil hard.
- Crush the cardamom pods in a mortar and add them to the infusion for the last 2 minutes.
- Strain into cups through a fine sieve and serve straight away, with the dates.
Variations and tips
Ginger version. Add a slice of fresh ginger during infusion for a sharper flavour.
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Original Ecomely recipe.