Sweet Semolina: Halva

Serves: 2

Mckayla Mann

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

49

Sweetness

51

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

110 g

Olive Oil

340 g

Water

280 g

Sugar

1

Lemon

1 tsp

Whole Cloves

Directions:

1

Heat oil in a medium pot on medium-high heat

2

Add the semolinas and almonds and stir constantly until the semolina is cooked and golden brown, about 20 minutes

3

Remove from heat

4

In a small pot, mix the water, sugar, lemon half, cloves, and cinnamon

5

Place on high heat and bring to a boil

6

Turn heat to medium-high heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved, about 6 minutes

7

Pass through a sieve and discard lemon and spices

8

Carefully, pour the syrup over the semolina and stir until well blended

9

Cover the pot and let sit to absorb, about 10 minutes

10

Spoon the mixture into 3 1/2 to 4-ounce ramekins and let cool

11

Unmold onto a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon