YeSuf Weha (Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice) Recipe

YeSuf Weha is a tasty Ethiopian drink that also comes with a lot of health benefits thanks to the sunflower seeds that are the core ingredient of the drink. Sunflowers are a great source of heart-healthy fats, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals that may help lessen your chance of developing common health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is also vegan/vegetarian friendly.

Ingredients Required to Make YeSuf Weha

  • 2 cups of Suf (Ethiopian sunflower seeds)
  • 1 head of Tena Adam (rue plant leaves)
  • 2 tbsp of honey
  • 4 cups of water
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How to Make YeSuf Weha (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

  1. Start by washing the Suf using cold water, then transfer them into a cooking pot and boil them for 15 min. until they get soft.
  2. Then, strain them and transfer them into a blender along with four cups of water, and blend until all the Suf seeds are thoroughly ground.
  3. Next, strain and place Suf juice into a suitable container along with the Tena Adam. Close and keep the container in the refrigerator.
  4. To dink, pour your YeSuf Weha into a cup and add 1 tsp of honey and mix together thoroughly.

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YeSuf Weha Recipe

YeSuf Weha (Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice) Recipe

5.0 from 1 vote
Recipe by Sara Seife
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, JuicesCuisine: EthiopianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings

YeSuf Weha is a tasty Ethiopian drink that also comes with a lot of health benefits thanks to the sunflower seeds that are the core ingredient of the drink. Sunflowers are a great source of heart-healthy fats, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals that may help lessen your chance of developing common health issues such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It is also vegan/vegetarian friendly.

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Directions

  • Start by washing the Suf using cold water, then transfer them into a cooking pot and boil them for 15 min. until they get soft.
  • Then, strain them and transfer them into a blender along with four cups of water, and blend until all the Suf seeds are thoroughly ground.
  • Next, strain and place Suf juice into a suitable container along with the Tena Adam. Close and keep the container in the refrigerator.
  • To dink, pour your YeSuf Weha into a cup and add 1 tsp of honey and mix together thoroughly.

Notes

  • If you don’t have Tena Adam handy, you can use a pealed and sliced ginger root instead,
  • You should always shake YeSuf Weha while it’s still inside the bottle or container before you pour it into your glass to drink.

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Sara Seife
Sara Seife

Sara is a blogger, nutritionist, and recipe engineer who loves to create and share Ethiopian food recipes and guides. She is the Chief Editor of The Ethiopian Food, an online platform that aims to help people all over the world learn about and enjoy Ethiopian cuisine. Sara is passionate about sharing her love of Ethiopian food and culture with others, and she hopes that her recipes and guides will help people to create delicious and authentic Ethiopian meals at home.

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