Fereni - Persian Rice Pudding (Custard) - Cooking with Yousef

rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is lower in carbs and adds a nutty flavor.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water provides a similar floral note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds provide a crunchy texture at a lower cost.

In a bowl, combine 1 liter of milk, 7 tablespoons of rice flour, and 4 tablespoons of sugar.

Add 1/3 teaspoon of cardamom powder to the mixture.

Stir continuously until the mixture is completely mixed and starts boiling.

Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and continue stirring until it thickens.

Add the 4 tablespoons of rose water at the end and stir until it thickens further.

Once thickened, pour the mixture into a bowl and let it cool.

Decorate with pistachios before serving.

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