Total time · 70 min

Persian Saffron Rice Pudding with Almonds

Name: Persian Saffron Rice Pudding with Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 220 g Short-grain rice; 1 g Saffron; 25 ml Rose water; 180 g Sugar; 45 g Sliced almonds; 3 g Ground cardamom; 2 g Ground cinnamon; 35 g Butter

Saffron rice thickens into a sweet pudding scented with rosewater and topped with almonds.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 55 min
Servings: 4

Indicative estimates

Energy per serving: ~442 kcal per serving partial estimate
Ingredient value: ~$2.32 partial estimate; 7 of 8 ingredients estimated

Ingredients

220 g Short-grain rice
1 g Saffron
25 ml Rose water
180 g Sugar
45 g Sliced almonds
3 g Ground cardamom
2 g Ground cinnamon
35 g Butter

Directions

11 min
Rinse rice, cover generously with water, and simmer until it breaks down.
49 min
Add sugar and saffron to the broken-down rice, then cook gently until thick and creamy.
10 min
Stir in butter and rose water, then garnish with almonds and cinnamon before serving chilled.