Recipe for
İrmik Helvası (Semolina Halva)
Semolina halva with a warm syrup; a simple and nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients:
For the halva:
1 ½ cups semolina
50 g butter (you can replace half with vegetable oil if you like)
For the syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups milk (or a mix of milk and water) 1. Prepare the syrup.
For the halva:
1 ½ cups semolina
50 g butter (you can replace half with vegetable oil if you like)
For the syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups milk (or a mix of milk and water) 1. Prepare the syrup.
Steps for
İrmik Helvası (Semolina Halva)
1. Prepare the syrup; Heat the milk and sugar in a small saucepan.; Once the sugar has dissolved; remove it from the heat.; 2. Toast the semolina; Melt the butter in a pan.; Add the semolina and stir constantly over low heat until it turns golden.; For a deeper caramelized flavor; you can toast it a little longer.; 3. Add the syrup; Carefully pour the hot syrup over the toasted semolina.; Stir until the semolina absorbs all the liquid.; 4. Let it rest; Cover the pot and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.; Fluff with a spoon and serve warm or at room temperature.