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Egyptian Baked Roz Meammarmiddle-eastern
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Egyptian Baked Roz Meammar

Egyptian baked rice cooked in whole milk with butter and a layer of qeshta cream until a golden crust forms on top.

90minutes
6Servings
mediumDifficulty
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Method

Read the full method before starting. Cooking times are guides; check texture and doneness as you cook.

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Set up your tools

Oven and tray, Grill and tongs, Sharp knife and board

Before the heat goes on

Measure, cut, and arrange every ingredient in order of use. Read the full method and keep finishing ingredients separate.

  1. 01

    Preparation

    15 minutes

    Rinse the rice, soak it for 15 minutes and drain. Rub it with 30 g of the butter or ghee, the salt and the pepper.

    Success cue

    Every grain is coated with fat.

  2. 02

    Oven

    10 minutes

    Heat the oven to 180°C and grease a clay or ovenproof dish with the rest of the butter. Spread the rice in the dish.

    Success cue

    The oven has reached 180°C.

  3. 03

    Milk

    5 minutesHigh heat

    Bring the milk and broth to a boil and pour over the rice, then spread the qeshta over the whole surface.

    Success cue

    The liquid covers the rice by about 2 cm.

  4. 04

    Baking

    55 minutesOven heat

    Bake on the middle rack for 50 to 60 minutes.

    Success cue

    The liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender and the top is golden brown.

  5. 05

    Browning

    4 minutesOven heat

    If the top is still pale, place under the oven grill on high for 3 to 5 minutes.

    Success cue

    The top is golden brown with a few darker spots.

  6. 06

    Serve

    10 minutes

    Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    Success cue

    The rice has set and holds its shape when served.

Cooking tips

Extra tip

Rubbing raw grains with ghee before adding milk coats each starch granule for separate grains.

  • • A heavy clay or ceramic dish cooks the rice evenly.

Potential allergens

Milk, Celery

Compound ingredients vary by product; check labels and possible cross-contact.

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