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The milk soaked vermicelli inside a blue bowl, sat on a tea towel with Romanian patterns. Next to it there is a wooden spoon

Romanian Vermicelli with Milk – Fidea cu Lapte

A simple, comforting Romanian dessert that takes you straight back to childhood.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 2 portions

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.