Faloodeh (Persian Frozen Rose and Lime Noodle Ice)
A Persian summer classic: icy rose syrup slush with silky rice noodles and a squeeze of lime. Refreshing, floral and entirely free from.
- Time5 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the syrup. Heat the sugar and water in a pan until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the rose water and the juice of 1 lime.
20 min - 2
Cook the vermicelli in boiling water for 3 minutes until soft. Drain, rinse under cold water and cut into short lengths with scissors.
- 3
Toss the noodles with the juice of the second lime. Stir them into the cold syrup.
- 4
Pour into a shallow freezerproof tub. Freeze for 1 hour, then scrape and stir with a fork to break up the ice.
60 min - 5
Repeat the scraping every hour for 3 more hours until you have a fluffy mix of ice crystals and noodles.
180 min - 6
Spoon into chilled glasses and serve straight away with lime wedges to squeeze over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
