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                           SAFFRON RICE PUDDING

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Short-grained rice
                        Water
   1 1/4   c            Sugar
   2       pn           Saffron
   2       tb           Cornstarch
     1/2   c            Currants
     1/2   c            Pine nuts
                        Seeds of 1 pomegranate

  Recipe by: Los Angeles Times In bowl rinse rice. Then
  cook in pan with 1 quart water with sugar 20 to 25
  minutes. Skim off any scum. In bowl soak saffron in
  1/2 cup water. Add to rice. In bowl dissolve
  cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Add to rice. Mix well.
  Cook over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes, until
  thickened. Divide pudding among individual bowls and
  let cool. Decorate with currants, pine nuts and
  pomegranate seeds. Makes 6 servings.

  By Rose Dosti Copyright Los Angeles Times



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