Fāloodeh (Persian Frozen Noodle and Rose Water Sorbet)

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Fāloodeh is a beloved and refreshing Persian dessert made by incorporating thin threads of noodles into a sweet rose water–flavored syrup that has been cooled to a semi-frozen state. Served in individual bowls, it is often topped with a splash of freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice and/or a teaspoon of sour cherry syrup. It is a fitting end to any heavy and rich meal as well as the perfect cooling treat on a summer afternoon. 

The noodles in fāloodeh are not an afterthought, but a primary ingredient, fully integrated into the sweet, icy rose water–flavored mound that surrounds them. They are what sets fāloodeh apart from so many other icy desserts such as granitas, sorbets, Italian ices, slushies, snow cones, and shaved ices.

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