Gulf
Traditional Gulf Balaleet
A famous traditional Gulf dish combining the sweetness of vermicelli flavored with cardamom and saffron with a savory golden egg omelet, perfect for festive breakfasts and Ramadan.
30 min
4 servings
385 cal/serving Easy
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Instructions
- Soaking the saffronSoak saffron threads in two tablespoons of warm rose water and set aside until it develops a strong color and flavor. · 5 min
- Boiling the vermicelliBoil a generous amount of water in a pot, then add the vermicelli and let it boil for only two to three minutes until parboiled, without becoming mushy. · 3 min
- Draining the vermicelliDrain the vermicelli immediately from the hot water and rinse with a little cold water to completely stop the cooking process. · 1 min
- Sweetening the vermicelliReturn the vermicelli to the pot over very low heat, add the sugar, ghee, ground cardamom, and the rose water-saffron mixture, gently stir until the sugar dissolves and the flavors combine, then cover the pot and let it steam and absorb the flavors. · 8 min
- Preparing the egg omeletIn a small bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet greased with a tablespoon of oil and pour the eggs to form a thin omelet, flip until cooked through on both sides with a golden color. · 3 min
- ServingSpoon the hot vermicelli onto a serving platter, place the golden egg omelet whole on top or slice it as desired, and serve immediately. · 1 min
Nutrition / serving
385
cal
8.5
protein g
62
carbs g
11.5
fat g
Chef's tips
The secret to successful Balaleet is not overboiling the vermicelli so it does not turn mushy; parboiling is enough as it will finish cooking through the steam with the sugar and aromatics.