Sweet Rice Porridge with Saffron
Main Dishes • Russian
Description
Recipe taken from the book 'Delicious Porridges. 365 Best Recipes.'
Ingredients
- Long-Grain Rice ½ cup
- Saffron 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil 3 tablespoons
- Ground clove 6 pieces
- Cardamom 6 pieces
- Cinnamon 1 piece
- Raisins ½ cup
- Sugar 3 tablespoons
- Fresh Mint to taste
- Honey to taste
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Rinse the rice and soak it in 2.5 cups of water.
Step 2
Pour 3 tablespoons of boiling water over the saffron and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Step 3
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil, add the cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 4
Drain the rice in a colander, do not discard the soaking water.
Step 5
Add the rice to the pot, sauté for 2–3 minutes until golden, pour in the soaking water, add the saffron water, raisins, sugar, and salt.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook covered on low heat for 12–15 minutes.
Step 7
Serve the finished porridge in individual bowls, drizzle with liquid honey, and garnish with mint leaves.
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