Seviyan - Sweet Asian Vermicelli (Toasted)

Time

Prep 5 min · Cook 35 min · 40 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Place oil in a medium sauce pan, break the vermicelli into inch-long pieces and add to the pan.

2. 2

   Cook the vermicelli over a medium heat, stirring occasionally. When the vermicelli has browned to a walnut colour - about 5 minutes, add the milk and almonds.

   5 min
3. 3

   Gently bash the cardamom pods with a rolling pin or bottom of a heavy pan to release the seeds. Add the seeds to the cooking pan & add the sugar.

4. 4

   Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes over medium heat. The vermicelli will begin to soak up the milk. Check every 5 minutes to see how much milk has been absorbed & be careful to stir occasionally.

5. 5

   When the milk is almost completely absorbed, turn the heat as low as will go & cook with the lid off for around 10 minutes or until the noodles are separated.

   10 min
6. 6

   Serve warm in small bowls topped with the pistachios. To make this a creamy dessert, you can also spoon over a little single cream or evaporated milk!

7. 7

   (If using the mixed fruit & nut add half of it at the time when the almonds are added & the remainder to decorate like the pistachios).

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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