Bahraini Sweet Rice Muhammar

Modified from the complete middle east cookbook by tess mallos. This is a beautiful accompaniment to recipe #372093.

In a small bowl or arabian coffee cup put saffron , rose water and the cardamom.

Wash the white basmati rice until the water runs clear.

In a large heavy pot boil the water.

Stir in salt and rice and return water to a boil stirring occasionally.

Boil uncovered for 8 minutes.

Drain.

Melt the butter or ghee in the same pan the rice was cooked.

Add the rice back in with sugar and or honey.

Sprinkle the rose water and spices on top of the rice.

Using the end of a wooden spoon , make 3 small holes in the rice.

Cover the pan with a paper towel and place lid tightly on top.

Cook over low heat about 20 minutes , until done.

Please try this dish with recipe #372093 because they go extremely well together.

Enjoy.

saffron thread, cardamom pods, rose water, basmati rice, water, salt, white sugar, honey, butter