Ingredients
For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Short-grain rice1 cup
- Milk5 cups
- Sugar4 tbsp
- Cardamom powder1/2 tsp
- Salt1 pinch
Method
- BoilSimmer the rice in 1 cup water 10 minutes until the water is gone.
- MilkAdd the milk and cook on low 30 minutes, stirring often.
- SweetenStir in the sugar and cardamom and cook 5 minutes more.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 402 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.8 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 27.8 g |
| Sodium | 171 mg |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g |
| Serving size | about 360 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk.
Quick answers
How long does Shir Birinj take to make?
About 53 min in total: 8 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Shir Birinj?
About 402 kcal per serving, with 13 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 360 g each.
Which allergens does Shir Birinj contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Shir Birinj from?
Shir Birinj is a main course from Afghanistan. Milk rice cooked slowly until creamy, eaten warm at breakfast.