Best Real Somali Tea Recipes
SOMALI TEA
I really like this recipe and it's authentic. It comes from my mother-in-law who is from Somalia. Very aromatic and relaxing tea.
Provided by celebrittany
Categories Beverages
Time 16m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil desired amount of water in tea pot. Add tea bags using a good tea to water ratio.
- Smash green cardamom pods* and add to tea. (I couldn't add this to the list for some reason).
- Then add grated ginger and 1 cinnamon stick
- Let steep for about 10-15 minutes in pot.
- Serve with milk and sugar to taste.
**REAL** SOMALI TEA
a lot of the other available Somali Shaah aka Somali Tea have odd ingredients added to them which does not make them Somali tea. Anyways here is my family recipe for authentic yummy tea as served in coffee houses, restaurants and of coarse Somali homes. ENJOY!
Provided by BrittanyIsse
Categories Beverages
Time 32m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- peel and crush about a thumb sized amount of fresh ginger.
- crush cardemon and cloves
- add all ingredients to pot of water except milk.
- boil for 30 mins or until spices permeate tea.
- add milk to each serving cup to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.9, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.2, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.1
SHAAH (SOMALI TEA)
There are many ways to make Somali tea, this is one way to make it. You can experiment and try adding more/less ingredients until you find your favourite way. I adapted a recipe from a Somali cooking website. You will need a small fine strainer. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add tea bag, cardamom seeds, cloves and sugar to a large mug. Add boiling water.
- Stir well, the tea bag may break open but that's ok because it will be strained.
- Add the milk or Nido to another mug then strain tea into that mug. Stir and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 21.1, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.2, Protein 0.6
SHAAH BIGAYS - SOMALI SPICE TEA
Make and share this Shaah Bigays - Somali Spice Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Coasty
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place spices in a mortar and lightly crush.
- Bring water and sugar to the boil in a pan and add spices, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour this into a tea pot and add the tea bags or loose tea. Steep for 5 mins and then strain into cups.
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