HALVAS

HALVAS

INGREDIENTS

1 cup olive oil

2 cups coarse semolina

2 1/2 cups sugar

4 cups water

1/2 cup raisin

1 lemon peel

1 orange peel

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 cinnamon sticks

1/4 cup pine nuts

PREPARATION

In a medium saucepan we mix water,sugar.

Add the cinnamon ticks, lemon and orange peels.

Boil for 5 minute and then lower the heat and simmer gently.

In another large saucepan heat olive oil until simmering.

Add the coarse semolina and cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

Cook the semolina in the oil until the grains begin to toast and turn a deep golden color.

Remove the pot from the heat and carefully add the hot syrup to the semolina mixture. 

The semolina is going to sizzle, bubble, and spatter so be careful not to burn yourself.

Stir in the raisins, pine nuts and continue to cook until the semolina absorbs all the liquid.

Cover the pot tightly and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Spoon the mixture into a pudding mold or into individual ramekins. 

Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature before serving.

To serve, sprinkle with cinnamon and some more chopped nuts (if desired).

LET YOUR COOKING SPIRIT FREE!

RECIPE IS THE START, IMAGINATION IS THE FINISH!

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