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Kahawa (coffee)
Photo: Nathan Dumlao

Kahawa (coffee)

5 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

8
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
2g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 6 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Water not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0
Coffee not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • one quart of cold water
  • seeds from one or two cardamom pods
  • three tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Directions

1

Method 1. In a saucepan combine all ingredients. (Just water, cardamom seeds, and coffee for the basic brew.) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and maintain at a low boil for ten to fifteen minutes.

2

Method 2. Bring water and cardamom seeds to a boil. Keep on a low boil for ten minutes. Add coffee. Simmer for five minutes more. Add ground cardamom and ginger (if desired).

3

Pour through a strainer into a coffeepot and serve hot.

4

Category:Ugandan Recipes

5

Category:Ugandan Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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