Hijazi Almond Coffee

7 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 15MINS

Hijazi Almond Coffee

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Hijazi coffee (also known as almond coffee, white coffee or sweet coffee) is a popular drink in the Hijaz area of Saudi Arabia. It uses ground almonds in place of ground coffee beans so it has no caffeine but remain velvety smooth and rich without being overly so.
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Hijazi coffee (also known as almond coffee, white coffee or sweet coffee) is a popular drink in the Hijaz area of Saudi Arabia. It uses ground almonds in place of ground coffee beans so it has no caffeine but remain velvety smooth and rich without being overly so.
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Hi, my name is Sawsan. By day I am an orthodontist, by night I am a passionate food explorer.

15MINS

Total Time

$0.55

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Milk
960 mL
Rice Flour
4 Tbsp
Rice Flour
Ground Cinnamon
to taste
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Cardamom
to taste
Ground Cardamom
Slivered Almonds
to taste

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
329
Fat
14.3 g
Protein
14.5 g
Carbs
37.9 g
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Hi, my name is Sawsan. By day I am an orthodontist, by night I am a passionate food explorer.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Boil the Almonds (75 g) in water for 2 minutes.
step 1 Boil the Almonds (75 g) in water for 2 minutes.
step 2
Peel and grind the cooked almonds in a food processor or mortar until the granules are 2-3 millimeters in diameter.
step 2 Peel and grind the cooked almonds in a food processor or mortar until the granules are 2-3 millimeters in diameter.
step 3
In a pot, place 3 cups of the Milk (960 mL) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) over medium heat.
step 3 In a pot, place 3 cups of the Milk (960 mL) and Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) over medium heat.
step 4
Bring to a boil while continuously stirring. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
step 4 Bring to a boil while continuously stirring. Then, remove the pot from the heat.
step 5
Dissolve the Rice Flour (4 Tbsp) in the remaining cup of milk. Add to the hot milk and stir. Then, return the pot to the heat.
step 5 Dissolve the Rice Flour (4 Tbsp) in the remaining cup of milk. Add to the hot milk and stir. Then, return the pot to the heat.
step 6
Add the almonds and stir continuously until you get the desired consistency.
step 7
Add Ground Cinnamon (to taste) and Ground Cardamom (to taste).
step 8
Pour the drink into serving cups.
step 8 Pour the drink into serving cups.
step 9
Garnish with Ground Cinnamon (to taste), Slivered Almonds (to taste) or as preferred.
step 9 Garnish with Ground Cinnamon (to taste), Slivered Almonds (to taste) or as preferred.
step 10
Serve and enjoy!
step 10 Serve and enjoy!
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