Saudi Coffee with Dates (Gahwa)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Green coffee beans
• 4 cups Water
• 6 pods Cardamom pods
• 8 whole Dates, pitted

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1/2 cup green coffee beans in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 300°F (150°C). Roast for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the beans turn a light brown color and release a nutty aroma.
2. 2Immediately transfer the roasted coffee beans to a plate to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, grind the 1/2 cup roasted coffee beans coarsely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
3. 3Pour the 4 cups of water into a traditional dallah or a regular medium-sized pot. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
4. 4Carefully add the 1/2 cup coarsely ground coffee and the 6 cardamom pods to the boiling water.
5. 5Reduce the heat to low, about 200°F (95°C), and let the mixture simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. You will see small bubbles rising to the surface, and the aroma will become stronger.
6. 6Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving pot or directly into cups, ensuring you catch all the coffee grounds and the 6 cardamom pods.
7. 7Serve the hot Saudi coffee immediately with the 8 whole dates, pitted, on the side for your guests to enjoy.

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