Cizre bırınczer (cold sweet saffron-style rice)
Serves 15Official
Ingredients
- 180 gRice
- 1,800 gWater
- 1,000 gSugar
- 1 gGround turmeric
- 8 gGround cinnamon
Grams are the real measure. Glasses and spoons are approximate and vary by ingredient. 1 Turkish glass is 200 ml.
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Cross-section
- Water60%
- Sugar33%
- Rice 6%
- Ground cinnamon 0%
- Ground turmeric 0%
Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.
Method
Wash the rice, put it in a pot and add the water. Cook over medium heat.
15 minAdd the sugar and cook briefly.
1 minStir in the turmeric and most of the cinnamon in turn, then take off the heat.
1 minDivide into bowls and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon on top. Leave at room temperature or in the fridge, then serve cold.
5 h
Where this recipe comes from
Official: based on a registration or official record.
- TÜRKPATENT Coğrafi İşaret Portalı, tescil no 1509 (Cizre Kaymakamlığı)Accessed: November 2, 2026
Last changed: November 1, 2026
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