How to Make Guyanese Vermicelli - Easy and Delicious Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, and peanuts are a budget-friendly alternative.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor, while sultanas are often less expensive.

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the vermicelli noodles, cardamom, and cinnamon stick. Stir continuously, allowing the noodles to brown lightly and the spices to release their aroma.

Pour in the whole milk and water, stirring to ensure the noodles are well-coated.

Add brown sugar and condensed milk, stirring until well combined.

Add the raisins or cherries, if using, and let the mixture cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Once the vermicelli has thickened and is cooked to your desired consistency, remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pod.

Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, and grate a small amount of nutmeg over the dish.

Gently fold in halved candied cherries. Remove from heat and serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature.

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