Balaleet with egg, Emirati famous breakfast recipe. بلاليط بالبيض

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with potential health benefits.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds offer similar crunch with lower cost.

vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat adds fiber while spaghetti is more accessible.

Boil water in a pot and add vermicelli noodles until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain the noodles and set aside.

In a skillet, melt ghee over medium heat.

Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir in sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon.

Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly caramelized.

Add rose water and saffron, mixing well to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and vanilla extract.

Heat a little ghee in another pan over medium heat.

Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until just set, about 2-3 minutes.

Serve the sweet noodle mixture topped with scrambled eggs and garnish with chopped pistachios.

Cooking Techniques

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