Arabic Coffee Recipe
Traditional coffee brewed with cardamom.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coffee and Cardamom
In a small bowl, measure out the Arabic coffee and crushed cardamom pods. Adjust the amount of cardamom based on your taste preference.
- 2
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 3
Add Coffee and Cardamom
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat. Add the prepared Arabic coffee and crushed cardamom to the water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer the Mixture
Return the saucepan to low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, ensuring not to let it boil over.
- 5
Strain the Coffee
After simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat. Use a fine mesh strainer or a coffee pot to strain the coffee into a serving pot or individual cups, discarding the grounds and cardamom pods.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Serve the Arabic coffee in small cups, enjoying it hot. Optionally, you can serve it alongside dates or other traditional sweets.

