Persian · dessert
Faloodeh (Rose and Lime Sorbet with Noodles)
Faloodeh (Rose and Lime Sorbet with Noodles) reads sweetness 8.3, citrus 6.5 and sourness 6.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian dessert, about 3 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 8.3 · Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 6.5 · Fruity 3.6 · Richness 2.1 · Floral 1.8
What's in it (5)
- 4 oz thin rice vermicelli noodles
- 1 cup sugar syrup
- 3 tbsp rosewater
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup sour cherry syrup
Time & effort: about 3 hr 25 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 267.4 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 60.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook fine rice noodles, drain, and stir into a simple syrup scented with rosewater.
- Freeze the mixture, stirring occasionally, until semi-frozen and granular.
- Scoop into glasses and serve with a squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of sour cherry syrup.
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