Harari & Ethiopian Muslim
Telba (Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink)
Flax seed and honey come together in this drink, cooked in a pan.
25 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
- easy
- 1
Heat a cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add the flaxseed and dry roast it in the skillet, stirring, for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- 2
Place the toasted flaxseed in a spice grinder and grind to a powder. Sift through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl.
- 3
Add the hot water to the flaxseed, stir and let set for about 10-20 minutes to allow solids to settle out.
- 4
Strain into a pitcher, add honey and chill before serving. Toasted, unhulled barley and sunflower seeds are sometimes added to telba for additional flavor.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
