Description
A festive, rich vermicelli pudding. Extremely thin wheat noodles (Shemai) are roasted in ghee, then simmered in milk, sugar, and nuts. Essential for Eid morning.
Restaurants serving Shemai (Vermicelli Pudding)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shemai(Vermicelli/Angel hair)
- Milk
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Cashews/Raisins
Instructions
- Roast thin vermicelli in ghee until brown.
- Boil milk, add noodles and sugar.
- Add nuts/cardamom, simmer until thick.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom、Cinnamon
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Angel hair pasta (broken small), Milk, Condensed milk
Pairing
None(Breakfast/Guests)
Trivia
On the morning of Eid, before prayers and for guests, every single household serves this Shemai.
Eating tips & etiquette
Eat warm or chilled with a spoon. The noodles absorb the milk/ghee richness completely, melting in your mouth.
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy, Nuts