Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Baklava Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Layers of crisp golden filo pastry or delicate semolina cake, soaked in aromatic orange blossom honey syrup and crowned with crushed pistachios.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup short-grain rice
- • 4 cups water
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- • 1 tbsp rose water
- • 2 tbsp dried currants
- • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice well, then simmer in the water 30 minutes until completely soft.
2
Phase 2
Steep the saffron in 1/4 cup warm water for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Stir the sugar and saffron water into the rice and simmer 10 more minutes.
4
Phase 4
Cook, stirring, until the mixture is glossy and thick like pudding.
5
Phase 5
Remove from heat and stir in the rose water and currants.
6
Phase 6
Pour into small bowls, chill, and top with pistachios.