Bigi's Firni in Reseda
No Afghan feast is complete without Firni, the beloved chilled custard dessert of Kabul and Herat. Whole milk and heavy cream are gently simmered with finely ground rice flour and pure cane sugar until velvety and thick. Perfumed with green cardamom and pure Persian rosewater, then chilled to a silky pudding consistency. Garnished with crushed emerald pistachios and almond slivers. Floral, delicately sweet, and deeply refreshing after charcoal-grilled meats.
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What gives Firni its floral aroma?
Real crushed green cardamom pods and pure culinary rosewater infused during slow simmering.
Is Firni gluten-free?
Yes, traditional Firni is thickened exclusively with ground rice flour and contains no wheat.
Pairs Well With
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Milk Tea - Chai
Freshly brewed loose-leaf black tea slow-simmered with whole milk and green cardamom.
