Breakfast From Around The World - Qatari Balaleet

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

vermicelli noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric adds color at a lower cost.

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

Drain the noodles and set aside.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add cooked noodles to the skillet and stir gently.

Sprinkle sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon over the noodles and mix well.

Add rose water and orange blossom water, stirring to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.

Pour the eggs over the noodle mixture, cooking until set, about 3-4 minutes.

Garnish with almonds and raisins before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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