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 oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 30 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 378 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde gluten, melk, nøtter, sulfitter og trenøtter. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 1,5 ssghee
- 100 gvermicelli, fine, roasted
- 3 koppmilk, whole
- 0,5 koppsugar
- 3 stk.green cardamom pod, lightly crushed
garnish
- 2 ssraisin
- 2 ssalmond, slivered
- 1 sspistachio, chopped(valgfritt)
Utstyr
pot · spoon
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Heat the ghee in a medium-sized pot or pan over medium-low heat.
Omtrent 1 min
- 2
Add the vermicelli to the pot and toast, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Omtrent 4 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 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.
Omtrent 12 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 1 min
- 6
Stir in the raisins, slivered almonds, and chopped pistachios if using.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Serve the shemai warm or chilled, garnished with extra nuts if desired.
Kokkens tips: Shemai can be enjoyed immediately or allowed to cool for a thicker consistency.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 378,3kcal
- Protein
- 11,3g
- Karbohydrater
- 59,9g
- Fett
- 10,8g
- Fiber
- 2,5g
- Sukker
- 37,9g
Beregnet ut fra ingrediensmengdene i oppskriften. Verdiene kan variere med merkevarer og erstatninger.
Hold den god
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.
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