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Medium 18 min~300 kcal 6/10
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Balaleet
A Gulf breakfast of sweet saffron-cardamom vermicelli served with a thin egg omelet on top.
Medium⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~390 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 18 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the noodles
- 220 gr Vermicelli
- 35 gr Butter
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
For the omelette
- 4 adet Eggs
For flavoring
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Saffron
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Rose water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cardamom
General
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Salt
For boiling
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the saffron in the rose water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Boil the vermicelli in boiling water for 4 minutes, keeping it firm, then drain.
4 min04:00 - 3
Melt the butter in a pan and add the vermicelli, granulated sugar, cardamom, saffron rose water, and half the salt.
- 4
Turn the vermicelli over low heat for 5 minutes, until the sugar melts.
5 min05:00 - 5
Beat the eggs with the remaining salt and cook them in a separate pan as a thin omelet for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Cut the omelet into wide strips.
- 7
Transfer the sweet vermicelli to a plate, place the omelet strips on top, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not soften the vermicelli completely; after a short turn in sugared butter, it reaches its final texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve balaleet like a breakfast plate with strong tea, optional dates, and cucumber slices.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
12
g protein
58
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 60%Fat 28%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Balaleet make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Balaleet take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Balaleet difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Balaleet have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 58g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Balaleet contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Balaleet belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Balaleet need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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