Sheer Bereng

1 cup short-grained rice
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup rose water
1 cup water
3 tablespoons ground pistachios
Cook water, milk and rice over low heat, being careful not to let it scorch, until it becomes the consistency of a very thick sauce. Add rose water and sugar and continue to cook, stirring, for 5 more minutes. Cool, sprinkle with pistachio nuts.

Makes 4 servings.


By Robabeh Guillon, for the San Francisco Chronicle, December 3, 2000



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