Sholeh Zard

Sholeh Zard is a classic Iranian dessert, it resembles a saffron rose rice pudding.....but better.

This is my moms recipe, so it is objectively the best Sholeh Zard recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long grain jasmine rice

• 12(ish) cups of water

• 2.5 cups white sugar

• 1/2 tsp saffron

• 1/2 cup rose water

• cinnamon (optional)

• dried roses (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash your rice and simmer until it is soft and can be crushed with a fork, about 1.5 hours.

2. Grind saffron and add into rice, along with sugar and rose water.

3. Boil for five minutes while mixing continuously until thickened.

4. Pour into serving dish.

5. Wait five mins before adding on cinnamon and dried roses.

6. Store in the fridge for at least an hour before enjoying!