Persian · dessert
Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding)
Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding) reads sweetness 7.0, richness 5.2 and nutty 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.0 · Richness 5.2 · Nutty 4.7 · Fruity 3.5 · Warm Spice 3.3 · Floral 3.2 · Earthy 1.3 · Citrus 1.2 · Herbaceous 0.7 · Umami 0.7 · Bitterness 0.7 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp saffron
- 3 tbsp rosewater
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup almond slivers
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
Time & effort: about 30 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 103.4 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 1.8 g fat, 20 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook rice in plenty of water until completely broken down and porridge-like.
- Stir in sugar, saffron water, rosewater, and butter and continue cooking until the pudding is thick and golden.
- Pour into dishes and decorate with cinnamon patterns and almond slivers.
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- Gajar Halwa — Indian
- Umm Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) — Egyptian
- Canjica (Mugunza) — Brazilian
- Kheer — Indian
- Stollen (Christmas Fruit Bread) — German
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.