Faloodeh (Persian Rose and Lime Frozen Noodle Granita)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Faloodeh (Persian Rose and Lime Frozen Noodle Granita)

Faloodeh is a tangy-sweet rose water granita threaded with silky rice noodles. It is usually finished with a squeeze of lime. Makes 6 glasses in about 9 hr 15 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 180 min

Cooling 6 hr

Total 9 hr 15 min

Yield 6 glasses

Diet Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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3 ⅓ cups (800 ml)water
1 cup (200 g)granulated sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml)rose water
2 tbsp (30 ml)lime juice
4 oz (115 g)thin rice vermicelli, broken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
2limes, cut into pieces for squeezing

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Instructions

Simmer the water and sugar until clear. Cool completely, then stir in the rose water and lime juice.
Pour into a shallow metal pan and freeze 2 hours, until slushy at the edges.
Soak the rice vermicelli in cold water 30 minutes, then boil 3 to 5 minutes until tender. Rinse in cold water, drain well and chill.
Scrape the frozen syrup with a fork, then stir in the cooled noodles. Return to the freezer.
Scrape and stir with a fork every 45 minutes for 3 hours until fluffy ice crystals form and the noodles are suspended.
Serve in chilled glasses with lime to squeeze over.

Tips

Use rice-only noodles.
Stop scraping when the texture is fluffy; do not over-freeze.
Good with bastani.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make faloodeh (persian rose and lime frozen noodle granita)?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 3 hours of cooking, plus 6 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 glasses.

How should I store faloodeh (persian rose and lime frozen noodle granita)?

Freeze up to 3 days; scrape before serving.

Can I make faloodeh (persian rose and lime frozen noodle granita) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Faloodeh is a Persian frozen dessert from Shiraz of thin rice noodles in a semi-frozen sweet rose water syrup. Serve it with bastani.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

157 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

40.1g Carbs

0.9g Protein

34.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~942 cal · 1g fat · 241g carbs · 5g protein · 204g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.