Greek Semolina Halvah | Akis Petretzikis

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a tropical flavor while being plant-based.

Toast almonds in a pan until golden brown.

Place a non-stick pot over medium heat.

Add 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup fine semolina, and 1 cup coarse semolina to the pot.

Stir constantly until the semolina turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Add 3 cups brown sugar, 4 cups water, zest of 3 oranges, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves to the pot.

Stir for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the bottom of the pan.

Add the toasted almonds to the mixture and press it into a 20 cm cake pan.

Let it sit for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a platter.

Cooking Techniques

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