Rozz Muammar — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

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.

Ingredients

2 cups Egyptian short-grain rice
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

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 Drain the par-cooked rice and toss with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then transfer to a buttered baking dish.
3 Pour the milk and cream mixture over the rice, dot with remaining butter, and sprinkle with nutmeg and white pepper.
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.

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.