Rozz Muammar

Rozz Muammar

Creamy Baked Rice

Prep Time 1 hour
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
6

A rich Upper Egyptian dish of rice slow-baked in cream and butter until golden on top, creating a decadent, creamy comfort food often served alongside grilled meats.

Nutrition & Info

391 kcal per serving
Protein 18.0g
Carbs 38.3g
Fat 18.6g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and soak the rice for 30 minutes, then drain and par-cook in boiling salted water for 8 minutes until half done.

  2. 2

    Drain the par-cooked rice and toss with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then transfer to a buttered baking dish.

  3. 3

    Pour the milk and cream mixture over the rice, dot with remaining butter, and sprinkle with nutmeg and white pepper.

  4. 4

    Bake covered at 180C for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and the cream is absorbed.

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Did You Know?

Rozz Muammar is a specialty of Upper Egypt (the Saidi region) and is traditionally served at weddings and large family gatherings as a symbol of abundance and generosity.

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