Shemai
Shemai is a comforting, sweet vermicelli dessert popular in Bangladesh and parts of India. Fine vermicelli is simmered in sweetened milk and infused with cardamom, then garnished with nuts and dried fruit. It's a simple yet rich treat, perfect for celebrations or a cozy evening.
En original opskrift af Forkin
- Tid i alt
- 30 min.
- Portioner
- 4
- Sværhedsgrad
- Nem
- Pr. portion
- 378 kcal
Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde gluten, mælk, nødder, sulfitter og trænødder. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.
Klargøring
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 1,5 spsk.ghee
- 100 gvermicelli, fine, roasted
- 3 kopmilk, whole
- 0,5 kopsugar
- 3 stk.green cardamom pod, lightly crushed
garnish
- 2 spsk.raisin
- 2 spsk.almond, slivered
- 1 spsk.pistachio, chopped(valgfrit)
Udstyr
pot · spoon
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 1
Heat the ghee in a medium-sized pot or pan over medium-low heat.
Ca. 1 min.
- 2
Add the vermicelli to the pot and toast, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Ca. 4 min.
Kokkens note: Be careful not to burn the vermicelli, as it can toast quickly.
- 3
Pour in the milk and add the sugar and green cardamom pods.
Ca. 1 min.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vermicelli is tender and has absorbed most of the milk, about 10-12 minutes.
Ca. 12 min.
Kokkens note: The consistency should be creamy but not overly thick; it will thicken further as it cools.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and discard the cardamom pods.
Ca. 1 min.
- 6
Stir in the raisins, slivered almonds, and chopped pistachios if using.
Ca. 1 min.
- 7
Serve the shemai warm or chilled, garnished with extra nuts if desired.
Kokkens note: Shemai can be enjoyed immediately or allowed to cool for a thicker consistency.
Pr. portion
Næringsindhold
- Kalorier
- 378,3kcal
- Protein
- 11,3g
- Kulhydrat
- 59,9g
- Fedt
- 10,8g
- Kostfibre
- 2,5g
- Sukker
- 37,9g
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Bevar den gode smag
Store leftover shemai in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk if it has thickened too much.