Homemade Shirazi Faloodeh Recipe Shirazi Faloodeh is one of the traditional and popular Iranian desserts, usually served with lime juice or sour cherry syrup. Below, I’ll explain how to make homemade Shirazi Faloodeh: Shirazi Faloodeh is a beloved dish in Iranian culinary culture. This delicious and refreshing treat is made from wheat starch and is typically enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.
Ingredients:
- Starch: 200 grams
- Water: 4 cups
- Rosewater: 1/2 cup
- Sugar: 2 cups
- Crushed ice: As needed
- Lime juice or sour cherry syrup: As needed
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Instructions:
1. Making the Faloodeh noodles:
- Dissolving the starch in water: Mix the starch with 4 cups of water in a pot and stir well until the starch is completely dissolved in the water.
- Cooking the starch: Place the pot over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and turns into a dough-like consistency. This process may take about 10-15 minutes.
- Adding rosewater: After thickening, add the rosewater and stir well.
- Preparing the mold or sieve: While the starch mixture is still warm, pour it into a sieve or a mold with fine holes.
- Creating the Faloodeh noodles: Press the dough through the sieve directly over a bowl filled with ice water. The noodles should immediately touch the ice water to cool and solidify quickly.
- Chilling in the fridge: Keep the Faloodeh noodles in the ice water, allowing them to cool and firm up. After they are cold, strain the noodles and transfer them to the serving dish.
2. Making the syrup:
- Mixing sugar and water: Mix the sugar with 2 cups of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Adding rosewater: Add the rosewater to the syrup and let it simmer for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool.
3. Serving the Faloodeh:
- Combining Faloodeh with ice: Mix the chilled Faloodeh noodles with crushed ice.
- Adding syrup: Pour the prepared syrup or fresh lime juice over the Faloodeh. You can also use sour cherry syrup for a different flavor.
Your Faloodeh is ready! This delicious dessert can be served with fresh lime or sour cherry syrup for extra flavor.