Sweet rice porridge with saffron
3 servings
45 minutes
The recipe is taken from the book "Appetizing porridges. 365 best recipes.
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
438.8
kcal3.7g
grams19.1g
grams63.9g
gramsLong-grain rice
0.5
glass
Saffron
1
tsp
Vegetable oil
3
tbsp
Cloves
6
pc
Cardamom
6
pc
Cinnamon sticks
1
pc
Raisins
0.5
glass
Sugar
3
tbsp
Fresh mint
to taste
Liquid honey
to taste
Salt
to taste
1
Wash the rice and soak it in 2.5 cups of water.
- Long-grain rice: 0.5 glass
2
Pour 3 tablespoons of boiling water over the saffron and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Saffron: 1 teaspoon
3
In a thick-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil, add cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon and sauté for 1 minute.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Cloves: 6 pieces
- Cardamom: 6 pieces
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
4
Drain the rice in a colander, do not pour out the soaking water.
5
Pour rice into a pot, fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, add the soaking water, saffron water, raisins, sugar, and salt.
- Long-grain rice: 0.5 glass
- Saffron: 1 teaspoon
- Raisins: 0.5 glass
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer covered on low for 12-15 minutes.
7
Serve the cooked porridge in portion plates, drizzle with liquid honey, and garnish with mint leaves.
- Liquid honey: to taste
- Fresh mint: to taste