Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Sahlab 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
- • 1/2 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
- • 4 cups whole milk
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • 1 tbsp cornflour
- • 1 tsp orange blossom water
- • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine the rice with 1 cup water in a pot and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Add the milk and sugar and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring often.
3
Phase 3
Dissolve the cornflour in 2 tablespoons cold milk, stir it in, and cook 2 minutes until thick.
4
Phase 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
5
Phase 5
Pour into cups, refrigerate 3 hours, then top with pistachios and cinnamon.