Gulf (Khaleeji) Cuisine
Sweet Balaleet (Gulf Vermicelli with Omelet)
Sweet Balaleet – Sweetened vermicelli infused with saffron and cardamom, served with a savory fried egg omelet.
35 min
Total Time
4 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
UAE & Oman
Origin
Ingredients
- Thin vermicelli 250 g
- Sugar 0.5 cup
- Saffron and cardamom 1 pinch
- Ghee 3 tbsp
- Eggs 3 piece
Instructions
-
1
Boil the vermicelli until tender, then drain thoroughly.
-
2
Cook the vermicelli with sugar, saffron, cardamom, and ghee over low heat until fully infused with flavor.
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3
Whisk the eggs and fry into a thin omelet in a flat skillet.
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4
Serve the sweet vermicelli topped with the fried egg omelet.
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