World Flavors Cookbook

Fereni

A smooth, silky milk pudding flavored with rosewater and served in small clay cups, a beloved Persian dessert that melts in your mouth.

Cuisine: Iran

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp rosewater
• 1/4 tsp cardamom
• Pistachios for garnish
• Small clay cups for serving

Instructions

1. Mix rice flour with a little cold milk to make a smooth paste.
2. Heat remaining milk with sugar until warm.
3. Add the rice flour paste and stir constantly.
4. Cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes until thickened.
5. Remove from heat, add rosewater and cardamom.
6. Pour into small cups and let cool.
7. Refrigerate until set, then garnish with pistachios.