Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding Recipe

Name: Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 8 -10 cups warm water; 3 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup rose water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; Garnish; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons slivered pistachios

Servings: persons

1 cup white rice
8 -10 cups warm water
3 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup rose water
1/2 teaspoon saffron
Garnish
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons slivered pistachios

1
Wash and rinse the rice several times.
2
In a large pot, bring the rice and 8 cups of water to a boil. Skim off the foam as it rises. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes until the rice is soft.
3
Add 2 more cups water, as well as the sugar. Simmer for 25 minutes longer, stirring occasionally (be careful to not over-stir).
4
Grind the saffron and dissolve in a couple tablespoons of hot water.
5
Add the saffron water, corn oil, almonds, cardamom and rose water. Mix well, cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes. Remove the cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes longer, or until the rice has thickened to a pudding. Remove from heat.
6
Immediately spoon the Sholeh Zard into a large bowl or individual serving dishes.
7
Garnish with cinnamon, slivered almonds or slivered pistachios, if desired.
8
Chill and serve cold.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup white rice, 8 -10 cups warm water, 3 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sholeh Zard- Saffron Rice Pudding

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