muhammar

Bahrain · Middle East and North Africa

Whole fried fish with lemon over orange spiced rice on a large platter.
muhammar

Muhammar is sweetened with sugar or dates. In Um Safia’s published home recipe, basmati rice is partially boiled in lightly salted water and drained. Sugar is stirred through the hot rice before it is returned to a pan with ghee or butter.[1][2]

Saffron, cardamom and cloves are steeped in rose water and sprinkled over the sweetened rice. The covered pot then cooks gently, and melted butter finishes the rice for serving. This recipe uses sugar for sweetness and pairs the rice with fish.[2]

References

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  1. Bahrain Culture — US Naval Sea Systems Command, Bahrain cultural information
  2. Traditional Bahraini Muhammar — Sweet Rice Dish — Um Safia / Food.com community recipe
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