Saffron-Rice Pudding

Name: Saffron-Rice Pudding (Zerde)
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 6 or more servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons roughly chopped unsalted pistachios, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons currants or raisins, optional; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped blanched almonds, optional; 2 tablespoons currants or raisins, optional; 1 tablespoon rose water, or to taste; Large pinch of saffron threads; ¾ cup sugar; Tiny pinch of salt; ½ cup short-grain rice

Zerde

Preparation info

Makes
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

A lovely yellow rice pudding, with the exotic flavor of saffron; interestingly, it’s dairy free. Use cinnamon or cardamom in addition to (or in place of) the rose water (available in small bottles at Middle Eastern stores) if you like.

Ingredients

½ cup short-grain rice
Tiny pinch of salt
¾ cup sugar<

Asia
Turkey
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean

Method

Combine the rice and salt with 6 cups water in a medium saucepan with a lid; bring to a boil, then partially cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the sugar and saffron. Uncover and continue to simme