Vermicelli

Indian vermicelli, made from wheat, is much finer than Italian vermicelli and readily available form Asian stores.

Ingredients

  • vermicelli - 115g/4 oz/1 cup
  • saffron stands - 2.5ml/½ tsp
  • sugar - 15ml/1 tbsp
  • water - 1.2 liters/2 pints/5 cups
  • low fat fromage frais - 60ml/4 tbsp, to serve (optional)

For the garnish

  • flakes almonds, shredded fresh or desiccated coconut, sugar, and chopped pistachio nuts - 15ml/1 tbsp each.

Method

  • Crush the vermicelli in hands and put in a saucepan. Pour the water, and add the saffron and bring to boil. for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the sugar, continue cooking until the water has evaporated. Strain through a sieve to remove any excess liquid.
  • Put the vermicelli in a dish and garnish with the flakes almonds, coconut, sugar and pistachio nuts. Serve with fromage frais if you want. Serves 4.

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