Swedish Egg Coffee is a distinct and flavorful way to enjoy your morning brew while indulging in a taste of Scandinavian tradition. This unique method combines coffee, a whole egg, and its shell for a rich, smooth, and less bitter cup. Give a try to this intriguing beverage and discover a new way to experience coffee!
Ingredients
💧 2.75 cups boiling water
☕ Heaping 1/4 cup dark roast coffee beans
🍳 1 large egg, BC Egg brand
❄️ 1/4 cup cold water
🍬 Sugar to taste (optional)
☕ Cream to taste (optional)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Water:
- Pour 2.75 cups of water into a metal saucepan.
- Bring it to a rolling boil using a gas range stovetop.
2- Grind the Coffee:
- Measure a heaping 1/4 cup of dark roast coffee beans.
- Grind them finely using an electric coffee grinder.
3- Mix Coffee and Egg:
- In a stainless steel mixing bowl, add the finely ground coffee.
- Crack the BC Egg brand large egg into the bowl, including the eggshell fragments.
4- Create the Mixture:
- Pour 1/4 cup of cold water into the coffee-egg-eggshell mixture.
- Use a black rubber/silicone spatula to mix thoroughly until a wet paste is achieved.
5- Combine Mixture and Water:
- Once the water in the pot is boiling, carefully add the entire coffee-egg mixture to the saucepan.
- Gently stir.
6- Simmer the Coffee:
- Adjust the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the mixture to cook for 3 minutes, maintaining gentle bubbling.
7- Strain:
- After 3 minutes, remove the pot from the heat.
- Using a fine-mesh metal strainer, pour the coffee into a clean measuring cup or serving carafe.
- Separate the liquid coffee from the solid grounds and egg solids.
8- Serve:
- Pour the brewed coffee into a clear glass mug or cup.
- Add sugar or cream to taste, if desired.
- Enjoy your Swedish Egg Coffee hot.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 8-13 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: Approximately 80
Equipment: Metal saucepan, glass measuring cup (Anchor Hocking brand), coffee grinder, stainless steel mixing bowl, black rubber/silicone spatula, fine-mesh metal strainer, clear glass mug or cup, blue and white striped oven mitt, gas range stovetop
Cooking Tips:
- Using a whole egg, including the shell, reduces bitterness and improves clarity.
- Ensure coffee beans are finely ground for a better blend with the egg.
- Adding cold water at the end helps settle and solidify the mixture, making straining more effective.
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