Traditional Swedish Egg Coffee
An egg coffee, a Midwestern Scandinavian-American tradition, offers a light, smooth, and bitterness-free brew.
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Instructions
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Start boiling 9 cups of water in a saucepan.
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Combine 3/4 cup medium to coarse ground coffee, 1/4 cup water, and 1 large egg in a bowl.
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Once water boils, add the coffee-egg mixture, then simmer for 3 minutes over low heat, ensuring it doesn't boil over.
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When grounds bind and float, remove from heat.
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Stir in 1 cup cold water and let sit for 10 minutes to allow grounds to settle.
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Strain the settled coffee into cups and serve.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
7 kcal
Carbohydrate:
0 g
Cholesterol:
19 mg
Fiber:
0 g
Protein:
1 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Sodium:
17 mg
Sugar:
0 g
Fat:
0 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g