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Faloodeh Shirazi

45 min
210 kcal
6 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

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A traditional Persian cold dessert consisting of thin vermicelli-like starch noodles in a semi-frozen syrup. It is often served with lime juice and slivered almonds.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Faloodeh Shirazi from another cuisine is Namoura (Lebanon): the two share 50% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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6 servings

How to Make It

  • 1

    Dissolve 150g rice flour in 500ml water and cook on low heat until thickened into a paste.

  • 2

    Press the hot paste through a noodle press, potato ricer or a squeeze bottle with a small nozzle into a bowl of ice-cold water to form long, thin vermicelli-like strands.

  • 3

    Leave the strands in the ice water in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until firm, then drain them well. Do not freeze them at this stage.

  • 4

    Simmer 100g sugar with 300ml water until the sugar dissolves, then stir in 2 tbsp rose water. Let the syrup cool completely and chill it in the refrigerator until cold.

  • 5

    Gently fold the drained, cold rice strands into the chilled syrup without breaking them.

  • 6

    Freeze the mixture for 2 hours, scraping it with a fork every 30 minutes to create delicate ice crystals, until it is slushy and semi-firm.

  • 7

    Infuse 0.5 tsp saffron in 5ml warm water and drizzle over the top.

  • 8

    Garnish with 50g slivered almonds before serving immediately in small chilled bowls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faloodeh Shirazi?

Faloodeh Shirazi is an Iranian frozen dessert made from thin starch noodles, rose water, and sugar syrup. It is commonly served cold as a snack, often garnished with lime juice, saffron, or slivered almonds.

Can I use cornstarch?

Authentic Faloodeh relies on high-quality rice flour for the specific texture, but cornstarch can be a workable substitute.

How do I prevent lumps?

Whisk the flour into cold water thoroughly before applying heat to ensure a smooth, uniform starch base.

Can I store this?

Faloodeh is best eaten fresh; it loses its delicate texture if kept in the freezer for more than 24 hours.

What is the best garnish?

Traditionally, fresh lime juice and sour cherry syrup are the most popular additions to balance the sweetness.

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