How to Make: Macedonian Halva - Flour Based Desert

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruits

Seeds add crunch and are often more affordable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor but can be pricier.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is a caffeine-free alternative.

Heat 6 cups of water in a pot.

Add 2.5 cups of sugar to the water and stir until dissolved.

In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of oil.

Once the oil is warm, add 2 cups of flour and mix.

Adjust the flour consistency by adding an additional 0.5 cups if needed.

Continue stirring the flour mixture until it resembles peanut butter and is light brown in color.

Once the sugar water is dissolved, add 2 cups of cold water to the mixture gradually, checking consistency.

Stir until the mixture thickens to a mashed potato-like texture.

Spoon the mixture into a mold and flatten it.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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