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Qaxwo (spiced Somali coffee)

Qaxwo is Somali coffee brewed with cardamom, cloves and plenty of sugar. Served in small cups, it goes hand in hand with hospitality and long conversations.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

39 kcal per serving

Protein
0 g
Carbohydrates
9.7 g
of which sugars
9.7 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. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan with the cardamom and cloves.
  2. Add the ground coffee and sugar, then let it steep over very low heat for 5 minutes without letting it boil.
  3. Let it rest for 2 minutes so the grounds settle.
  4. Strain the coffee through a fine sieve or a cloth filter.
  5. Serve hot in small cups.

Variations and tips

Milk version. Add 100 ml of hot milk to each cup for a milder coffee.

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