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Sholeh Zard Persian Saffron Rice Pudding
Sholeh zard is a Persian saffron rice pudding with exquisite flavors. Saffron and rosewater make this rice pudding extra special, whether served warm or cold.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp ground saffron
- 1 cup short grain rice such as jasmine
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rosewater
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Toppings
- cinnamon
- Slivered Pistachios
- slivered almonds
- edible rosebuds
Instructions
- Sprinkle the ground saffron over 3 cubes of ice and let it melt at room temperature. This will be your bloomed saffron .
- Rinse the rice a few times until the water runs clean. Then place it in a large pot and add 8 cups of water. Turn the heat to medium high and bring it to a simmer. Cover and cook on medium for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the rice falls apart and is mushy. The consistency at this point is thicker than soup.
- Add in the sugar and cook for 20 more minutes on medium for the sugar to dissolve completely. The consistency is going to be smoother.
- Add the unsalted butter and rosewater. Cook for 10 more minutes.
- Add the bloomed saffron and slivered almonds. Cook for another 10 minutes. Turn the heat off.
- Fill serving bowls with sholeh zard and top with cinnamon, slivered pistachios and almonds as well as the edible rosebuds. The dessert will thicken as it cools.
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Notes
- You can serve sholeh zard warm, at room temperature or cold.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Other sweeteners including brown sugar or stevia cannot be used in this recipe.
- You can make vegan sholeh zard by using vegan butter instead of regular one.
Nutrition Information
Calories
431kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.