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AI illustration of a creamy rice casserole with a golden-brown top in a brown baking dish, with a spoon lifting a portion.

Biram Ruz - Egyptian Rice Casserole

Long grain rice baked with whole milk and heavy cream, then topped with butter and cooked until browned on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 2 cups whole milk ( or Nido)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter

Method
 

  1. Heat milk and heavy cream to a light boil.
  2. Put the rice in a casserole dish and add the hot milk and cream. Stir in the salt.
  3. Bake at 400 F for 35 minutes.
  4. Just before the baking time is up, cut the butter into very small pats and spread them on top of the rice.
  5. Allow to cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the rice has browned on the top.
  6. Serving suggestions follow.
  7. Biram ruz is served with chicken or lamb. Chicken is served over the rice or mixed in with it.

Notes

Servings: 6-8