Sholezard or Persian saffron rice pudding is a light and sweet dessert made with, rice, sugar, saffron, and rose water. Sholeh Zard is known for its sweet flavor, lovely aroma, and golden yellow color.
Sholeh Zard is a very traditional Persian dessert. It's made with few ingredients yet it's deeply aromatic and packed with flavors. Saffron is a staple to Iranian cuisine and this dessert is no exception. Sholeh Zard translates to yellow pudding in farsi. To make this dessert you need rice which gets cook in water for long time till it gets soft and falls apart. Then sugar, rosewater, saffron and cardamom added to brightening up the pudding. Sholeh Zard can be served either cold or in the room
This rich and creamy Persian rice pudding is subtly flavored with saffron and rosewater then topped with decorations meant to impress.
Say hello to my favourite dessert growing up! Sholeh zard is an aromatic Persian rice pudding dish made with rosewater, saffron and sugar. It’s slowly cooked and makes your house smell amazing.My mom used to make this only for special occasions, but truth be told, it’s quite easy to whip up. Its vibrant yellow colour is due to the saffron — a very common spice in Persian households! While you can serve it as is, it is usually decorated with cinnamon, dried rose petals and slivered pistachios.Related: Marinated Persian Olives With Whipped Ricotta
A delicious twist on the classic comfort food, this Persian saffron rice pudding recipe is unique and very delicious and includes cinnamon and cardamom.
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Chill Time: 1-2 hours Yield: About eight 6-ounce dessert cups
Persian Saffron Rice Pudding or Sholeh Zard, in Farsi, is a rice pudding without milk, flavoured with saffron, rose water and cardamom.
This magical, sweet rice pudding called sholeh zard is an aromatic and lovely combination of saffron, cardamom and rosewater. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.
Sholeh Zard is a Persian saffron rice pudding. I call it a pudding as it has a custard-like consistency however it is made with water, not milk. This is an iconic Persian delicacy served traditionally for ceremonial events or for guests. As with most Persian desserts, sholeh zard is beautifully aromatic thanks to the generous amounts of saffron and rose water lacing the cooked rice. Often ornately garnished, this dessert is beautiful and delicious.
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes. Chill Time: 1-2 hours Yield: About eight 6-ounce dessert cups