Sesame halva
Homemade sesame sweetness, which is convenient to cut into small slices.
270 min · 12 servings
Per serving
Approximately 206 kcal Protein: 4.2 g Fat: 13.1 g Carbohydrates: 20.6 g
Calculation based on the edible mass of ingredients; actual values vary by product.
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Contains: Pistachio, Sesame
NHS: food allergyIngredients
- White sesame – 250 g
- Vegetable oil - 20 g
- Sugar - 180 g
- Water - 60 g
- Lemon juice – 5 g
- Raw unsalted pistachio kernels - 30 g
How to cook
- Dry the sesame seeds over low heat for 3-4 minutes without darkening. Cool completely and grind with butter to a runny paste.
- Bring sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Cook the syrup to 118°C on a candy thermometer.
- Pour the syrup into the sesame paste in a thin stream, stirring quickly with a spatula. As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, stir in the pistachios.
- Transfer to a small parchment-lined pan, press down and cool. Leave in the refrigerator for 4 hours, then slice.
Products for the recipe
- Sesame — 250 g: white sesame. Prepare as directed in recipe steps.
Editorial recipe from Vostok Food based on the description of the dish in the source. Quantities, home cooking method and Russian text - adaptation; This is not a literal translation. Adaptation is distributed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Source: Wikibooks contributors — Cookbook:Halva · CC BY-SA 4.0