Faloodeh, faludeh or fālūde is a Persian cold dessert consisting thin vermicelli noodles made from corn starch mixed in a semi-frozen syrup made from sugar and rose water.
It is often served with lime juice and sometimes ground
Pistachios. It is a traditional dessert in
Iran and also in neighbouring Pakistan.
The faloodeh of
shiraz and
Kerman are especially famous.
Faludeh is one of the earliest forms of cold desserts, existing as early as 400 BCE.
Faludeh may actually owe its roots to an ancient Egyptian word, "falooza" which referred to a dessert made from frozen secretions of earthen jars that were used to store water.
This icy concoction was sweetened with honey and fruits. Ice was brought down from high mountains and stored in tall refrigerated buildings called yakhchals, which were kept cool by windcatchers.
In
Iran faludeh is sold in bastani (ice cream stores) and in shops which specialize in preparing this dessert.
Faloodeh (Persian Rose Water Ice)
Serves 4
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon
...see more rose water
1 ounce dried rice sticks or vermicelli
Fresh lime juice or lime wedges
Optional garnishes: sour cherries, sour cherry syrup, berries (mulberries, blackberries, raspberries), Pistachios, mint
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in rose water. Let syrup cool completely.
Place noodles in a heatproof bowl.
Add enough boiling water to cover and let stand for five minutes or until soft. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut or tear noodles into two-inch pieces.
Combine noodles and syrup in a shallow glass or metal baking dish.
Place in freezer.
After one hour, remove from freezer and stir with a fork. Return to freezer for another hour, rake with a fork, and then put back in freezer until desired consistency is reached, about one to three more hours.
To serve, rake with a fork and scoop into bowls.
Serve with fresh lime juice or lime wedges. Also delicious with sour cherries or sour cherry syrup, fresh berries, Pistachios, or mint.
Reference : thekitchn.com - wikipedia.org
