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*Shole sard* sweet saffron rice with rose water

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 1 cup of rice
  • 3 cups of water
  • ½ tsp saffron
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shot of rose water
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pistachios, chopped

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 12 hours 35 minutes

Persian dessert

The night before, soak the rice in water with saffron in a pot. The next day, bring to a boil over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Cook until very soft, add sugar, and finally, mix in the butter, rose water, and cardamom. Transfer the rice to a shallow dish and let it cool until firm. Then garnish with a little cinnamon and unsalted pistachio crumbs.

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Written by John Myers

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