Milky Turkish semolina halva: semolina and almonds toasted slowly in butter, then steeped in hot sweetened milk; served warm, often shaped with a spoon.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Roughly chop the almonds.
- 2
Melt the butter over low heat in a wide pot; add the semolina and almonds.
- 3
Toast over low-medium heat, stirring constantly, for 20-25 minutes until the semolina is light golden and fragrant.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat the milk and sugar in another pot until the sugar dissolves and the milk is just about to boil.
- 5
Take the semolina off the heat and carefully pour in the hot sweetened milk (it will spatter), stirring.
- 6
Return to low heat and stir for 2-3 minutes until the milk is absorbed; turn off the heat.
- 7
Cover the pot with a paper towel and the lid and let it steep for 15 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 325 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
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