شله زرد
Sholeh Zard
Golden saffron rice pudding with rosewater, decorated with cinnamon and pistachio.
Prep 15 min · Cook 90 minServes 6Easy
Ingredients
6 pers.
The story behind the dish
Sholeh zard — 'yellow porridge' — is prepared for vows and celebrations, its surface always decorated with care before being shared.
Cooking mode
- 1Cook the rice in 1.5 l water until completely soft, about 45 minutes.
- 2Stir in sugar, saffron and almonds; simmer 30 minutes more.
- 3Add rosewater off the heat.
- 4Pour into bowls and decorate with cinnamon lines and pistachio.
- 5Serve warm or chilled.
Tips & troubleshooting
- ✦Add rosewater only off the heat — boiling drives off its perfume.
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