Saffron Rice Pudding

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SAFFRON RICE PUDDING

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Short-grained rice
Water
1 1/4 c Sugar
2 pn Saffron
2 tb Cornstarch
1/2 c Currants
1/2 c Pine nuts
Seeds of 1 pomegranate

Recipe by: Los Angeles Times In bowl rinse rice. Then
cook in pan with 1 quart water with sugar 20 to 25
minutes. Skim off any scum. In bowl soak saffron in
1/2 cup water. Add to rice. In bowl dissolve
cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Add to rice. Mix well.
Cook over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes, until
thickened. Divide pudding among individual bowls and
let cool. Decorate with currants, pine nuts and
pomegranate seeds. Makes 6 servings.

By Rose Dosti Copyright Los Angeles Times



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