Najdi

Authentic Najdi Arabic Coffee

A method for preparing blonde Najdi Arabic coffee infused with the distinct flavors of cardamom and saffron, served piping hot alongside premium dates.

25 min 4 servings 5 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Authentic Najdi Arabic Coffee

Instructions

  1. Boiling the Water
    Pour water into the brewing pot (al-miqmah) over medium heat until it comes to a full boil. · 3 min
  2. Brewing the Coffee
    Add the Arabic coffee and reduce heat to very low, letting the coffee gently simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes to extract its flavor. · 15 min
  3. Preparing the Dallah
    Place the ground cardamom, saffron, and cloves into the bottom of the serving pot (dallah).
  4. Straining the Coffee
    Remove the coffee from the heat and allow it to rest for a minute so the grounds settle to the bottom, then strain it into the dallah over the cardamom and saffron. · 1 min
  5. Serving
    Cover the dallah tightly and let it sit for five minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, then pour into finjan cups and serve with dates. · 5 min

Nutrition / serving

5
cal
0.2
protein g
0.8
carbs g
0.1
fat g

Chef's tips

For the best flavor and a gorgeous golden hue, grind the cardamom just before use and place it directly in the dallah without boiling it for too long with the coffee to prevent bitterness.