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Turkish Coffee Kah Wah Recipe

Experience the rich tradition of Turkish coffee, a beloved beverage across the Middle East! This recipe brings the authentic taste right to your kitchen. Discover the perfect blend of light and dark roasted coffee beans, infused with fragrant cardamom. Easily find the ingredients at your local Middle Eastern grocer – even the traditional cezve (Turkish coffee pot) is readily available. But don't worry if you don't have one; any small pot will do! This recipe offers an approachable, delicious, and incredibly aromatic coffee experience. Get ready to savor every sip!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 17 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Turkish Coffee Kah Wah

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 heaping teaspoons finely ground coffee (a blend of light and dark roast is ideal)
  • Ground Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (adjust to taste)

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How to Make Turkish Coffee Kah Wah

  1. In a small pot (ideally a cezve, but any small saucepan will work), combine the water and sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. (Be careful; boiling coffee can easily overflow!)
  3. Once boiling, slowly add the ground coffee and cardamom (if using). Reduce the heat to low.
  4. Stir continuously with a small spoon to prevent scorching and ensure even brewing.
  5. As the mixture begins to rise in the pot (almost to the point of overflowing), remove it from the heat for 2 seconds. Repeat this process 3-4 times. This allows for a perfect brew without making a mess.
  6. Carefully pour the brewed coffee into small demitasse cups. Be mindful of the heat!
  7. **Important:** Never leave the coffee boiling unattended on the stove. It will overflow quickly.
  8. For larger quantities, simply multiply the ingredients proportionally (e.g., double for two servings).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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