Kong Phirin

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Ingredients

	1/4 cup	Basmati rice
	1 liter	Milk , full-fat
	1/4 cup	Sugar
	1/4 teaspoon	Cardamom , powder
	1/4 cup	Almond , blanched and sliced
	1/4 cup	Raisin
	1/4 teaspoon	Saffron , strands
	1 tablespoon	Rose water

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the rice and set aside.
3. 3 In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil.
4. 4 Add the soaked and drained rice to the boiling milk.
5. 5 Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is completely cooked and the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
6. 6 Add sugar and cardamom powder, stirring well to combine.
7. 7 Continue to cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Add the almonds, raisins, and saffron strands, mixing them into the phirin.
9. 9 Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
10. 10 Stir in the rose water and let the phirin cool slightly before serving.