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Muhammar (Bahrain Sweet Rice)

Steamed basmati rice, warmed with saffron and rose water, a Gulf side dish. Finish with melted butter.

40 min · Serves 8 · Easy

Serves
8

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · 40 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    In a saucepan, bring 6 cups of water to a boil; stir in rice and parboil for 8 minutes then drain.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Stir sugar into the drained rice. In a saucepan (use the same one), heat the ghee or butter, then add the sweetened rice; sprinkle the rose water mixture over the top.

  3. 3

    Cover the rim of the saucepan with a cloth or use paper towels to form a tight seal when the lid is placed on the pan; steam over very low heat until rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

    25 min
  4. 4

    Transfer to a serving platter and top with additional melted butter if desired.

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