Description
Traditional Iranian cold dessert
Technical
Faloodeh, or paloodeh, is a traditional Iranian cold dessert similar to a sorbet. It consists of thin vermicelli-sized noodles made from starch in a semi-frozen syrup containing sugar and rose water. Faloodeh is often served with lime juice and sometimes ground pistachios.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
floralrosycitrusyfreshsweet
Wine Analogy
Moscato d'Asti
Coffee Analogy
Rose-infused cold brew
Perfume Analogy
Rose de Mai
Culinary Applications
Shirazi FaloodehShiraz, IranTraditional presentation with extra rosewater
Faloodeh BastaniTehran, IranLayered with saffron ice cream
FaloodaIndian subcontinentAdapted version with milk and basil seeds
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherpistachios (optional garnish)