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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and adds a nutty flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide similar crunch.

Add butter and vegetable oil to a saucepan.

Add semolina and cook on low heat, stirring continuously for about 30-45 minutes until the semolina is brown.

Check that the color and texture of the semolina is as desired.

At this point, add milk and keep stirring until the water is absorbed by the semolina.

Add sugar and mix until the sugar has melted.

Turn off the heat and cover the halva, letting it rest for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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