Best $1 STREET FOOD in Oman!! Middle Eastern Food Tour in Nizwa!!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used when fresh are not available.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: aluminum foil

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Aluminum foil is more accessible for wrapping.

Add water to a copper tub.

Pour in white sugar and pure cane sugar into the boiling water.

Add starch to the mixture and stir continuously for 2 to 3 hours until thickened.

Once thickened, add walnuts, sliced almonds, ground cashews, and saffron to the mixture.

Stir the mixture back and forth to incorporate the ingredients and create a stretchy texture.

Add cardamom and rose water to the mixture for aroma.

Spray ghee into the mixture and continue to stir until absorbed.

Scoop the finished halwa into bowls or containers.

Cooking Techniques

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