Ramadan Delights: Sholeh Zard

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Published: Tue 19 Apr 2016, 2:32 PM

Last updated: Thu 14 Dec 2023, 4:30 PM

SHOLEH ZARD

Ingredients


250gm rice

1.2L water, boiled


200gm sugar

1tsp saffron

60gm almond, slivered

50ml rose water

5gm pistachio

5gm cinnamon

Method

Wash rice a few times until the water is clear, then drain.

Add water and bring to a boil, removing the foam. When rice softens completely, add sugar and stir well.

Dissolve saffron in half a cup of hot water and add to the mix.

Add in most of the almonds and the rose water. Stir well and cover.

Cook for a further 30 mins in an oven at a low temperature.

Serve with pistachios, remaining almonds and cinnamon sprinkled on top.


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