Balaleet

Traditional Emirati Balaleet recipe featuring sweet cardamom and saffron-infused vermicelli noodles crowned with a savory spiced egg omelet.

Level Easy Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

30 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 10m

Cook 20m

Level Easy

About this recipe

Traditional Emirati Balaleet recipe featuring sweet cardamom and saffron-infused vermicelli noodles crowned with a savory spiced egg omelet.

A traditional Emirati sweet and savory breakfast dish made with cardamom-infused vermicelli noodles topped with a golden egg omelet.

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain well in a colander.
5 min
Return the drained noodles to the pot or a wide pan. Gently mix in the sugar, ground cardamom, saffron-rose water mixture, and ghee.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors and turn golden-brown.
10 min
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together with a pinch of salt, ground cardamom, and saffron water.
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook to form a thin omelet. Flip once and cook until set, then slice or cut into strips.
5 min
To serve, mound the sweet cardamom vermicelli onto a serving platter and top with the golden egg omelet strips.

Calories 310

Protein 8g

Carbs 45g

Fat 11g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 16g

Sodium 220mg

Serving Size 1 portion

Prep 10 min

Cook 20 min

Total 30 min

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

A delightful and comforting Emirati classic blending sweet spiced noodles with savory eggs.

A traditional Emirati sweet and savory breakfast dish made with cardamom-infused vermicelli noodles topped with a golden egg omelet.

Summary

Traditional Emirati Balaleet recipe featuring sweet cardamom and saffron-infused vermicelli noodles crowned with a savory spiced egg omelet.

Do not overcook the vermicelli during boiling, as it will continue to simmer in ghee and sugar
Use high-quality saffron threads for the best aromatic flavor and golden color
Cut the omelet into neat strips or squares for an attractive presentation on top of the noodles