Tonight's dinner
Qatari Balaleet with Eggs
Saffron vermicelli, raisins, pistachios, and a folded omelet bring a sweet-savory Qatari comfort meal to two plates.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Eggs
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 oz vermicelli noodles
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- pinch saffron threads
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp oil
Steps
- Cook vermicelli in boiling water until just tender, then drain.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add vermicelli, sugar, cardamom, saffron water, raisins, and a pinch of salt; toss until glossy.
- Whisk eggs with milk and the remaining salt.
- Cook the eggs in oil as a thin omelet until fully set, then fold.
- Divide vermicelli between two plates, top with omelet, and scatter pistachios.
Allergen note: Contains egg, milk, wheat, and tree nuts.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.