Sholezard

Sholezard Ingredients

1/2 cup Jasmine rice, rinsed4 cups water1/2 cups sugar, adjust to your taste1 tablespoons rosewater1/2 teaspoon ground saffron, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water3 tablespoons butter

Garnish

1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground2 tablespoons pistachios, slivered2 tablespoons almonds, slivered2 tablespoons almond whole

Method

In a large pot, combine water, the rinsed rice and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.Once the rice mixture has come to a boil, lower the flame, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally.the rice should be soft and the mixture reasonably thick.Add the remaining ingredients.Place the Sholeh Zard in serving cups and garnish.Place in the refrigerator and serve chilled.