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Aromatic Persian Faloodeh

Name: Aromatic Persian Faloodeh
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Rice vermicelli noodles, 100g; Water, 2 cups; Sugar, 1 cup; Water, 1 cup; Rose water, 2 tablespoons; Fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons; Grated lime zest, 1 tablespoon; Fresh mint leaves

Enjoy this classic Persian dessert on a hot day, combining the fragrant aroma of rose water with a refreshing touch of lime.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 6, 2025

Aromatic Persian Faloodeh — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 5 min

Cook

3 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Noodle Base

For the Syrup

For the Garnish & Serve

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 287 kcal
Protein: 1.6 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Fat: 0.1 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1148 kcal
Protein: 6.5 g
Carbs: 283.5 g
Fat: 0.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rice vermicelli noodles 100g	364	6.5	80	0.5	1.5
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Sugar 1 cup	774	0	200	0	0
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Rose water 2 tablespoons	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons	8	0	3	0	0.1
Grated lime zest 1 tablespoon	1	0	0.3	0	0.1
Fresh mint leaves	1	0	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Noodles

1
Boil water
Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
2
Cook noodles
Add rice vermicelli noodles and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse
Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

Making the Rose Syrup

1
Combine sugar and water
Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a pan; bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.
2
Add rose water
Stir in rose water and let it cool.
Tip: Use high-quality rose water for an authentic floral aroma.
3
Mix syrup with noodles
Once cooled, pour over noodles and mix well.
Tip: Ensure noodles are completely cooled before freezing for an even texture.

How to Make Aromatic Persian Faloodeh

Total time: 4 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Freezing Process
Spread the noodle mixture evenly in a shallow dish and freeze for 2-3 hours.
2
Fluffing Process
Use a fork to fluff the noodles every hour to maintain their fluffy texture.