Qahwa SaudiyyaSaudi Coffee with Cardamom and Saffron

Name: Qahwa Saudiyya (Saudi Coffee with Cardamom and Saffron)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1000 ml Water; 60 g Ground Coffee (lightly roasted and coarsely ground); 4 g Green Cardamom (lightly crushed); 200 mg Saffron Threads; 1 g Clove; 10 ml Rose Water

Saudi qahwa is a lightly roasted coffee infused with cardamom and often saffron or other aromatics. This version uses a restrained amount of saffron and rose water and is served unsweetened in small cups.

Prep

Cook

15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

31kcal

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

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Ingredients

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Coffee

1l
Water
60g
Ground Coffee (lightly roasted and coarsely ground)

Spices

4g
Green Cardamom (lightly crushed)
200mg
Saffron Threads
1g
Clove

Finishing

10ml
Rose Water

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Method

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5 steps

01
Bring the water to a boil, add the ground coffee, and reduce to a gentle simmer.
02
Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and let the grounds settle briefly.
03
Place the green cardamom, saffron threads, and clove in a clean serving pot.
04
Strain the hot coffee over the spices and let it infuse for 5 minutes.
05
Stir in the rose water and serve warm in small cups.

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