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Hijazi Almond Coffee
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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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Hi, my name is Sawsan. By day I am an orthodontist, by night I am a passionate food explorer.
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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.
15MINS
Total Time
$0.55
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Almonds
1/2 cup
Almonds
Milk
4 cups
Milk
Rice Flour
1/4 cup
Rice Flour
Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
Ground Cinnamon
to taste
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Cardamom
to taste
Ground Cardamom
Slivered Almonds
to taste
Slivered Almonds, toasted
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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step 1
Boil the Almonds (1/2 cup) in water for 2 minutes.
step 1 Boil the Almonds (1/2 cup) 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 (4 cups) and Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup) over medium heat.
step 3 In a pot, place 3 cups of the Milk (4 cups) and Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup) 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 (1/4 cup) 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 (1/4 cup) 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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Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Drinks
Fall
Vegetarian
Middle Eastern
Winter
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