Fereni - Persian Rice Flour Pudding
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk
- 6 tbsp rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp rose essence or 3 tbsp rose water
Instructions
- Whisk the rice flour into one cup of milk without any lumps. Set aside for 45 minutes for it to soak.
- In a saucepan, add the remaining milk and sugar and bring to heat.
- As it starts to simmer, add the rice flour milk mixture - ensure to stir with a spoon for even mixing and then add.
- Add in the flavoring as well. Keep stirring frequently till the milk starts thickening.
- Cook on low flame for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Do scrape the sides and the bottom of the pan, so that there are no lumps. Switch off and allow to cool completely.
- Serve warm or chilled - as per you!
Notes
You can make the fereni without soaking the rice flour in advance. It seems soaking ups the creamy factor and reduces the cooking time, so it is recommended!
As the fereni sits, it tends to get thickened. The pictures were clicked after keeping the fereni for around 2 hours and was still warm. The next day, when cooled, it was thicker.
You can flavor the fereni with some cardamom or cinnamon powder as well!
I had nothing to garnish it with, but pistachios or almonds are recommended for it.
This is a very versatile dessert - cut and add in some fruits like mango, apple, bananas, etc. and you will have a wholesome yummy dessert!
As the fereni sits, it tends to get thickened. The pictures were clicked after keeping the fereni for around 2 hours and was still warm. The next day, when cooled, it was thicker.
You can flavor the fereni with some cardamom or cinnamon powder as well!
I had nothing to garnish it with, but pistachios or almonds are recommended for it.
This is a very versatile dessert - cut and add in some fruits like mango, apple, bananas, etc. and you will have a wholesome yummy dessert!