Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Umm Ali 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
- • 3/4 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
- • 3 cups whole milk
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup double cream
- • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- • 3 tbsp raisins
- • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice in the milk for 30 minutes until very soft, stirring often.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the cream and sugar until dissolved.
3
Phase 3
Fold in half the pistachios, the raisins, and the coconut.
4
Phase 4
Pour into a buttered dish and bake at 180C for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm, dusted with cinnamon and the remaining pistachios.