Persian Rice Pudding (Ferni)

“Persian Rice Pudding (Ferni) is a delicate, creamy dessert made from rice flour, milk, sugar, and subtly flavored with rosewater or cardamom. Smooth and comforting, it’s often garnished with cinnamon or chopped pistachios.”

Difficulty

Beginner

Yield

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

4 cups milk4 tablespoons rice flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground2 tablespoons rose water Pumpkin seeds and rose petals for garnish

Equipment

Mixing bowls of various sizesMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSpatulaLarge potDish towelTasting spoon

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

In a small bowl, mix the rice flour with ¼ cup of milk until well combined and set aside.

Measure all remaining ingredients.

In a pot, warm up the rest of the milk over medium heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add the rice flour mixture and keep stirring for 10 to 15 minutes, until it starts to thicken.

Add the cardamom and rose water, stir for a few more minutes and transfer into the bowls. Garnish and put into the refrigerator before serving.