Emirati · Breakfast

Balaleet

Emirati sweet saffron vermicelli topped with a savoury folded omelette.

Calories

451 kcal

Protein

20 g

Carbs

55 g

Fat

17 g

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian

Contains: dairy, gluten, egg.

Ingredients

• 60 g Wheat vermicelli
• 2 eggs Eggs
• 2 tsp Sugar
• ½ tsp Cardamom
• ½ tsp Saffron threads
• ½ tbsp Butter
• ¼ tsp Salt

Method

1. Break the vermicelli into short lengths and boil for 3-4 minutes until tender; drain well.
2. Melt half the butter and toss through the vermicelli with the sugar, cardamom and saffron water.
3. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Melt the remaining butter in a pan and cook the eggs into a thin omelette, then slice into strips.
4. Pile the sweet vermicelli into a bowl and top with the omelette strips.

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