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Telba(Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink)

Telba(Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink) Ingredients: seeds, flaxseed water, bottled, generic honey Directions: Heat a cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add the flaxseed and dry roast it in the skillet, stirring, for about 5-10...

Telba(Ethiopian Flaxseed Drink)

Ingredients:
seeds, flaxseed
water, bottled, generic
honey

Directions:
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.
Place the toasted flaxseed in a spice grinder and grind to a powder.
Sift through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl.
Add the hot water to the flaxseed, stir and let set for about 10-20 minutes to allow solids to settle out.
Strain into a pitcher, add honey and chill before serving.
Note:.
Toasted, unhulled barley and sunflower seeds are sometimes added to telba for additional flavor.