Saffron Rice Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup short grain rice, such as arborio
  • Pinch None saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp rose water
  • 1/3 cup almonds, sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp shelled pistachios, chopped
  • None None Candied cherries and mint leaves, to decorate

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice in a colander with cold water and leave to drain. In a small bowl, soak the saffron in 3 tbsp hot water. In a separate small bowl, pour the rose water over the almonds and leave to soak.
  2. Bring rice, 1 qt water, and sugar to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for about 25 mins. Stir the saffron water and threads into the rice.
  3. Mix the cornstarch with a little water until smooth, then stir into the cooked rice and simmer until thickened. If the pudding is a little too thick, add water to loosen. Stir in the almonds and rose water. Pour into serving bowls. Sprinkle with pistachios and decorate with cherries and mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

402 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 14.5g 19% DV
Carbs 61g 22% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 7.4g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 22.3mg 1% DV
Potassium 264.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 117mg 9% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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