Sweet Rice Aloha® أرز حلو

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup of Aloha® rice, rinsed in cold water
  • 1/4 cup date molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron, grounded
  • 1/4 tablespoon cardamom, freshly grounded
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions: 

  • Combine, saffron, freshly ground cardamom and rose water in a small cup.Bring a large pot of water to a boil with sea salt to taste. Add the rice and boil uncovered for precisely 8 minutes, then drain.
  • Mix the date molasses with the rice, then mix in the rose water mixture.
  • Choose a medium sized heavy bottomed pot.
  • Melt the butter in it over medium heat.
  • Add 2 spatula-fulls of rice and mix with the butter, patting down to cover the bottom of the dish. Pile the reminder of the rice in a loose cone shape and poke a few holes in the rice with the spoon handle.
  • Sprinkle a few tablespoons of water over the rice, then cover tightly. Place over medium low heat and let cook for 20-25 minutes. Keep a close eye at the end as the rice can burn.
  • The easiest way to unmold the rice is to prepare a sinkful of cold water, dip the bottom of the pot in cold water for about 30 seconds, then invert the pot onto a serving platter.

Notes : If the rice crust does not release fully, simply break up the crunchy pieces that stuck to the pot and scatter over top.