Saed News: Fereni is a traditional Iranian dessert with a delicate texture and mild taste, typically served after meals. In this article, we will teach you how to make homemade Fereni.
According to the cooking service of Saad News, Fereni made with rice flour is one of the most delicious and complete dishes you can prepare. This complete dish, in addition to being served as a meal, is also very popular as a beneficial dessert.
The ease of preparing Fereni has made it one of the most popular dishes on the iftar table during Ramadan, and truly, eating Fereni after several hours of fasting is a delightful and memorable experience.
Ingredients for making Fereni with rice flour:
Milk: 4 cups
Rice flour: 4 heaping tablespoons
Sugar: 4 tablespoons
Water: half a teacup
Rosewater: half a teacup
Ground cardamom: half a teaspoon
Saffron extract: for decoration
Cinnamon: for decoration
Pistachio slivers: for decoration
Step-by-step preparation of Fereni with rice flour:
Step 1: To prepare Fereni with rice flour, first pour cold milk into the pot (preferably non-stick) using a standard measuring cup, which can be found in most homes.
Step 2: Next, add the rice flour, water, sugar, and cardamom to the milk and gently stir with a whisk to prevent clumping. Make sure to dissolve the rice flour in cold milk to avoid clumps. If you want your Fereni to have a saffron or chocolate flavor, you can add a little saffron or cocoa powder when adding the rice flour.
Step 3: After adding the ingredients, stir well until the rice flour and sugar dissolve in the cold milk. Place the mixture over low heat and stir continuously. If you stop stirring even for a moment, the rice flour will clump together in the milk.
Step 4: Stir the Fereni regularly until it thickens. Once thickened, add the rosewater and continue stirring until the desired consistency is achieved. Once cooked, quickly pour the Fereni into small bowls that you have prepared in advance. Be careful that when it cools, it will thicken, so it should not be too thick or too runny when you remove it from the heat.
Note: If your Fereni accidentally burns at the bottom, avoid stirring the ingredients from the bottom of the pot. Stir only the mixture that is about 2 millimeters above the bottom of the pot.
Decoration of Fereni: Fereni, along with Sholeh Zard, is one of the dishes often seen on the iftar table of most Iranians. However, if you plan to serve it at a gathering or for guests, it is essential to decorate it in an attractive way to make it more delicious.
For decoration, you can use thick saffron extract. Drop a few drops of saffron in the center or around the Fereni in the bowls that have cooled and set, and decorate with pistachio slivers or a little cinnamon.
Alternatively, if you prefer a simpler decoration, you can use a few rose petals to decorate it.
Once prepared, allow the Fereni to cool in the kitchen before placing it in the refrigerator to prevent it from becoming watery.
Important Tips for Making Delicious Fereni:
Instead of sugar and powdered sugar, you can use honey or other natural sweeteners.
After preparing the Fereni, immediately pour it into the desired serving bowls and decorate.
Rice flour greatly influences the color and aroma of the Fereni.
During preparation, the heat should remain low, and the Fereni should be stirred constantly.
For different variations of Fereni, you can use saffron or cocoa powder.
For decoration, you can use cinnamon, rose petals, pistachio slivers, almonds, sesame seeds, or anything you prefer.
Additional Information About Fereni with Rice Flour:
Preparation time: about 5 minutes
Cooking and waiting time: about 20 minutes
You can serve Fereni made with rice flour as a breakfast, snack, or dessert.
The quantities of ingredients and the recipe are suitable for 2 people.
