Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Karkadeh Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups coarse semolina
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- • 1/2 cup melted butter
- • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- • 1 tsp baking powder
- • 3/4 cup cooled sugar syrup
- • 12 blanched almonds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stir the semolina, sugar, yogurt, melted butter, coconut, and baking powder into a thick batter.
2
Phase 2
Let the batter rest 30 minutes so the semolina swells.
3
Phase 3
Press into a buttered 20x30cm tray, score into diamonds, and press an almond into each; bake at 180C for 35 minutes until golden.
4
Phase 4
Pour the cool syrup evenly over the hot cake and let it absorb.
5
Phase 5
Cool completely, then cut along the scored lines.