When I think back to my earliest memories in the kitchen, nothing comes close to the simple delight of Fidea cu Lapte. Spending the first few years of my life in my grandparents’ home under a communist regime, food was precious, and every sweet treat felt like a treasure. But my grandparents never let me feel that. I remember sitting at the end of the table, enjoying this simple dessert, while my grandparents quietly watched. Chewy vermicelli noodles bathed in sweet, warm milk. What an indulgence that was. This Romanian vermicelli with milk recipe is humble, comforting, and incredibly easy to make, yet it captures a nostalgic sweetness like no other dessert.
Ingredients for the Romanian Vermicelli with Milk Recipe
For this recipe, you will need milk, sugar, and fidea, which is the Romanian word for thin vermicelli noodles, traditionally used in chicken soup. Traditionally, fidea is broken into smaller pieces before cooking to make it easier to eat. The ingredients are simple, but the magic is in the way they come together to create a comforting and satisfying treat. For this recipe, you’ll need 500 ml of milk, 50 grams of sugar, and 100 grams of vermicelli noodles.
How to Make Romanian Fidea cu Lapte
Begin by pouring the milk into a pot and mixing it with the sugar. Slowly bring the mixture to a gentle boil over low heat. While waiting, break the vermicelli noodles into smaller pieces with your hands. Once the milk starts to bubble, add the broken vermicelli and cook for 2 minutes, or according to the cooking instructions on your package. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. When the noodles are tender and cooked through, pour the mixture into individual bowls or deep plates and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. The result is soft, sweet noodles swimming in creamy milk, as the long it sits, the less liquidy this dessert is going to be.
Notes and Tips:
- For added flavour, some people like to add vanilla or a hint of lemon zest. Personally, I prefer to keep this dessert exactly as I remember it from childhood.
Romanian Vermicelli with Milk – Fidea cu Lapte
Ingredients
- 500 ml milk
- 50 gr sugar
- 100 gr vermicelli noodles (fidea)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a pot and mix with the sugar.
- Slowly bring the mixture to a gentle boil over low heat.
- Break the vermicelli noodles into smaller pieces with your hands.
- Once the milk starts bubbling, add the broken vermicelli.
- Cook for 2 minutes, or according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour the cooked noodles and milk into individual bowls or deep plates.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm.
FAQ
Can I use any type of milk?
Yes, you can use whole milk, semi-skimmed, or even plant-based milk, though the flavour will be slightly different. Whole milk gives the creamiest result.
Can I make this dessert in advance?
It’s best served fresh. If you refrigerate it, the noodles may absorb too much milk and become soggy.
Can I add more sugar?
Absolutely, adjust the sweetness to your taste. Traditionally, it’s mildly sweet, so you can start with 50 grams and add more if needed.
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