Faloodeh Recipe (Persian Rose and Lime Granita)

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Faloodeh Recipe (Persian Rose and Lime Granita)

Faloodeh is a classic Persian dessert with bright lime and rose flavors! This frozen granita-like dessert is made with rice vermicelli and is absolutely delicious! Follow my instructions to learn how to make this easy Persian frozen dessert at home using a handful of ingredients.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Persian

Servings:

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

2 1/2 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp rosewater
2 limes juice of, about 1/4 cup
3 oz rice vermicelli noodles

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Instructions

Place the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. Turn the heat off and add the lemon juice and rosewater. Let it cool completely, then transfer to a freezer safe dish and freeze uncovered for 45 minutes.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the vermicelli noodles according to the package. Drain and place them in ice cold water so they stop cooking. Drain again and place the noodles in a bowl. Using kitchen shears, cut the noodles into small pieces.
Take the container with the syrup out of the freezer and add in the noodles. Give it a stir and return uncovered to the freezer for one hour. After one hour, give it a good stir and return to the freezer for another hour. Stir and repeat one more time (total of 3 hours in the freezer). The dessert will have a granita-like texture.
Divide between bowls and either serve as is or top with sour cherry jam and syrup or saffron ice cream.

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Notes

Store the leftovers in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 days.
Other sweeteners including honey, stevia or coconut sugar won't work for this recipe.

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