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    Sheer Birinj – Afghan Rice Pudding

    April 30, 2014 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    Sheer Birinj a bowl of rice pudding with cinnamon on top

    Sheer Birinj is a very simple to make Afghan rice pudding  and a true comfort food.

    It is warm, rich and delicious. Many countries have something similar for good reason, it’s yummy! The best part is that this recipe can be made in one pot with a lid in the oven or in a crock pot.

    Sheer Birinj a bowl of Afghan Rice Pudding

    This sheer birinj recipe is creamy and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon.  Rice puddings are famous in many places in the world.  We loved this recipe and especially the texture the slivered almonds added to the warm pudding.

    This recipe is a one pot wonder and is best made with calrose rice. In Afghanistan they call it "fat rice" because it is a short grain that expands into little plump morsels of rice that are perfectly tender.

    We enjoyed sheer birinj sometimes also spelled sher Berinj as our dessert for our amazing Afghanistan meal.  We sat on the floor with cushions and enjoyed the entire meal Afghan style.  We ate with our right hand although we did enjoy this dish with a spoon.

    A creamy delight that is warm and flavorful.  Sheer birinj would be especially delicious on a cold winter night when a little comfort is needed.  Curl up with a good book in front of a fire and enjoy this easy to make recipe.

    Do you love rice pudding?  What is your favorite comfort food?  Please leave me a comment below.

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    Sheer Birinj – Afghan Rice Pudding with Almonds and Cardamom

    Sheer Birinj is a true comfort dessert you are sure to love.  Flavored with a bit of cardamom and cinnamon, the whole dish can be made in one pot!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Afghanistan
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 259kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup rice Calrose works best for this recipe
    • 1 ½ cups whole milk
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • Cinnamon for garnish
    • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven or crock pot to 250 degrees
    • Put all the ingredients except the cinnamon in the oven proof pot with a lid or in a crock pot.
    • Stir well and cover
    • Cook 1 hour
    • Remove pot from oven or lid from crock and stir.
    • Put back in oven and bake an additional 45 minutes.
    • You want the rice to be tender and the consistency creamy.
    • Be sure not to overcook!
    • Remove from oven or turn off crock and let cool for a few minutes with the lid on.
    • Serve with a little cinnamon garnish on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 182mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 0.4mg

     

    You may also enjoy learning a bit more about Afghanistan here is Our journey to Afghanistan

    If you are looking for more Afghan recipes be sure to check out the other authentic Afghanistan recipes below.

    bolani – A stuffed flatbread

    Kebab-e-murgh  Chicken Kebab marinated in a yogurt cumin sauce.

    Kabuli Pulao – Afghan rice dish made lamb, carrots, raisins and apricots.

    Borani Banjan – Eggplant baked in a tangy tomato sauce

    Afghan Salata – cucumbers, tomatoes and onions with a light lemon dressing

     

    More Afghanistan

    • Bolani - An Afghan Stuffed Flat Bread
    • Afghan Salata - Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Onions with Lemon Dressing
    • Borani Banjan –Afghan Eggplant Dish
    • Kabuli Pulao -Afghan rice dish with lamb, carrots, raisins and apricots
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    1. kimberly stephens

      May 20, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      on the rice pudding, we do not have calrose so is it a short grain or long grain rice. if you can guess I am going to make this feast

      • Darlene at International Cuisine

        May 21, 2014 at 12:00 am

        It would be a short grain, but fancy similar to a sushi rice. I am so excited, you will love it!

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