Vermicelli Porridge (Creamy Sweet Vermicelli Pudding from Mauritius)
This Vermicelli Porridge is creamy, aromatic, and beautifully comforting. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that brings together warm spices, rich milk, and delicate noodles in every spoonful.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 426kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee divided
- ¼ cup raisins
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 cup vermicelli
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp saffron threads
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add ½ tbsp ghee to a medium pot and stir until it melts completely.
- Add ¼ cup raisins, 3 green cardamom pods , 1 cinnamon stick , 2 tbsp chopped almonds , and 2 tbsp chopped pistachios to the pot. Stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the almonds start to toast. Remove from the pot and set aside. Once it has cooled down a bit, pick out the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Reserve the nuts, and discard the cardamom/cinnamon.
- Add another ½ tbsp ghee to the pot and add 1 cup vermicelli over low-medium heat. Stir for a few minutes until the vermicelli noodles toast, then remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add 3 cups whole milk to the pot along with ½ tsp saffron threads. Heat the milk over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until the milk starts to steam and simmer. Stir the milk occasionally.
- Add the vermicelli to the pot and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the vermicelli noodles are cooked, stirring constantly.
- Add about 2 tbsp of the reserved raisins/nuts mixture back into the pot along with 3 tbsp granulated sugar and ⅛ tsp salt and stir to combine.
- Serve the vermicelli pudding in a bowl with the garnishment spooned on top. Enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe researched using Cuisine Mauritian, Shelina Cooks.
Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
- Toast the vermicelli for extra flavor. While some recipes skip this step, it adds a delicious nutty depth.
- Stir frequently while cooking. This prevents the milk from sticking or scorching.
- Adjust sweetness to taste. You can easily add more or less sugar depending on your preference.
- Add rose water for extra aroma if you want a more floral flavor.
- Serve immediately or adjust consistency later. The porridge will thicken as it sits, so add a splash of milk when reheating if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servings | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 1mg