Turkish Cuisine
Safranlı Zerde

Saffron Zerde

City
Karabük
Prep Time
35 min

Saffron Zerde carries Safranbolu's saffron heritage into a light rice dessert. Its bright color and distinctive aroma make it more than an alternative to rice pudding; it is one of the region's symbolic sweets. It is often associated with special occasions and guest tables.

Ingredients

  • Pirinç
  • Şeker
  • Su
  • Safran
  • Kuş üzümü
  • Dolmalık fıstık

Recipe

  1. 1

    Wash the rice and cook in water until soft.

  2. 2

    Steep saffron in a little hot water to release its color.

  3. 3

    Add sugar and saffron water to the rice.

  4. 4

    Cook while stirring until lightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Serve in bowls with currants or pine nuts.