Süýtlaş (Turkmen Vermicelli Milk Pudding)
In short: Thin vermicelli simmered in whole milk until soft, sweetened lightly and finished with butter. A creamy Turkmen pudding served warm or cold. It takes about 25 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 305 kcal
Süýtlaş is a simple milk pudding of thin vermicelli, traditionally served as a course at Turkmen wedding feasts and at family gatherings. The noodles cook in milk until tender and release enough starch to thicken it. Sugar goes in at the end so the milk does not catch. Serve it warm, as a soft porridge, or chilled, when it sets into a thicker pudding.
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it just begins to rise, stirring so it does not catch. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Add the vermicelli and the salt and stir for a few seconds.
- Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the vermicelli is soft and the milk has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the sugar and the butter and cook for 1 minute more, then turn off the heat.
- Serve warm, or cool and refrigerate for 2 hours for a thicker, set pudding.
Tips
- Stir often and keep the heat low. Milk with starch sticks quickly, and a scorched bottom spoils the flavor.
- Add a splash of milk when serving cold, as the pudding thickens in the refrigerator. A pinch of cardamom is an easy variation if you want more aroma.
Questions and answers
Can I make süýtlaş with rice instead?
Yes. Some cooks make it with rice. Use 100 g (1/2 cup) of short-grain rice and simmer it for 35 to 40 minutes in the milk, stirring often.
How long does it keep?
Covered and refrigerated, it keeps for 3 days. It thickens, so loosen it with milk before serving.
Is it sweet?
Lightly, as written. Use 2 tablespoons of sugar for a milkier pudding or up to 5 for a sweeter one.
How long does it take to make Süýtlaş (Turkmen Vermicelli Milk Pudding)?
About 25 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Süýtlaş (Turkmen Vermicelli Milk Pudding)?
About 305 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 305 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
