How to Make Egyptian Baked Rice | (Roz Maamar) أرز معمر | The Egyptian Cook

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture at lower cost.

Add 1 1/2 cups long grain rice to an oven safe baking bowl.

Add sea salt and mix it.

Heat 3 cups milk in a pot over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a boil.

Add the heated milk to the rice.

Add 3 teaspoons unsalted butter to the mixture.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for the first 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 35 minutes.

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