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Persian saffron rice pudding

is a great choice to have as dessert or an evening meal.
Prep Time 3 hrs
Cook Time 3 hrs
Course Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 50 grams butter
  • 1/2 cup Rosewater
  • 1/4 cup bloomed saffron
  • 1/4 cup sliced almond optional
  • 1/4 tsp powdered cardamom optional

for garnish

  • powdered cinnamon
  • sliced almonds and pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Let the uncooked rice soak in water for several hours. Then put it on medium heat and let it bake until it gets mushy.
  • Add sugar and keep on medium heat.
  • Add bloomed saffron and butter and keep it on the heat. Stir frequently so the bottom parts won't burn. You can add cardamom at this step if you desire.
  • At this time you can add water if the meal is very thick or you can let the excess water vaporize if it's too watery.
  • When the thickness is as you desire, add rosewater and keep it on heat for a few more minutes. You can also add sliced soaked almonds at this time.
  • remove from heat. pour into your serving dish and garnish with cinnamon and nuts.