Description
Arabic coffee embodies rich cultural traditions from Middle Eastern hospitality. Aromatic cardamom-infused brew serves as a warm welcome, inviting guests to savor its deep, smooth elegance while connecting through centuries-old social rituals.
Ingredients
Scale
Brewing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ground Arabic coffee
- 2 tablespoons ground cardamom
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
Additional Equipment:
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 measuring spoon
- 1 coffee pot or dallah
- 1 set of traditional Arabic coffee cups
Instructions
- Select a traditional Arabic coffee pot or dallah, ensuring it’s clean and ready for brewing.
- Pour water into the pot and heat gently over low flame, allowing the liquid to warm gradually.
- Sprinkle saffron threads across the water’s surface, creating a delicate golden layer that will infuse rich flavor.
- As tiny bubbles form around the edges, carefully introduce finely ground coffee and ground cardamom.
- Use a wooden spoon to blend the ingredients, stirring softly to prevent scorching and promote even distribution.
- Watch as the mixture begins to rise and create a rich, aromatic foam, indicating the brewing process is intensifying.
- When the coffee reaches a robust boil, immediately remove from direct heat and allow a brief moment of rest.
- Return the pot to low heat, letting the liquid simmer and develop deeper flavors for approximately five minutes.
- Gently incorporate ground cinnamon, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the brewing coffee.
- Remove from heat and delicately add rose water, creating a fragrant and sophisticated essence.
- Let the coffee settle and cool for five minutes, ensuring the temperature is perfectly balanced for drinking.
- Pour the liquid into traditional Arabic coffee cups, maintaining a smooth and controlled stream.
- Accompany the coffee with fresh dates or halwa to complement the rich, complex flavors and honor Arabic hospitality traditions.
Notes
- Master the art of gentle heating to preserve the delicate flavors of saffron and spices.
- Control the boiling process carefully to unlock the rich, aromatic essence of the coffee.
- Allow the coffee to rest and settle, ensuring a smooth and perfectly balanced brew.
- Use traditional serving methods to enhance the authentic Arabic coffee experience.
- Choose high-quality ingredients like fresh saffron, cardamom, and rose water for an exceptional taste.
- Pair with traditional accompaniments like dates or halwa to complete the cultural ritual of coffee drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Arabic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 3 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg