Recipesโ†’United Arab Emiratesโ†’Balaleet

Balaleet

Balaleet is a popular Emirati breakfast dish that combines sweet vermicelli noodles with a savory egg omelet. The vermicelli is cooked with sugar, cardamom, saffron, and rose water, creating a fragrant and slightly sweet base, topped with a simple, lightly salted omelet.

Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Serves4
LevelEasy
Balaleet - United Arab Emirates traditional dish

๐Ÿง‚ Ingredients

  • 200 g Vermicelli noodles
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp Sugar(or to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp Cardamom(ground)
  • 0.5 tsp Rose water(optional)
  • 1 pinch Saffron(soaked in 1 tbsp warm water)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 0.25 tsp Salt(for omelet)
  • pinch Black pepper(for omelet)
  • 1 tbsp Oil(for cooking omelet)

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Some recipes include roasting the vermicelli in butter before boiling for a nuttier flavor.
  • โœ“Adjust the sweetness of the vermicelli to your preference.
  • โœ“Balaleet can be served as a breakfast or a light dessert.

โœจ Twist Ideas

Inspiration for your own version of this recipe

  • Add a sprinkle of toasted nuts like pistachios or almonds on top.
  • Include a few raisins in the vermicelli mixture for added sweetness and texture.

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