Sesame Halva Recipe

Name: Sesame Halva
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: A few hours to set
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: sesame paste (tahini): 50g; sugar: 40g; glucose syrup or honey: 10g; soapwort extract: 2g; nuts: 5g

sesame paste (tahini)sugar glucose syrup or honey soapwort extract nuts gluten free vegetarian

The dish described is a sesame halva, a traditional, dense and sweet confection commonly seen across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and parts of the Eastern Mediterranean. This version is primarily made from sesame paste, offering a rich and uniquely nutty flavor profile.

🌎 Middle Eastern: Dessert

🔥 Calories 500kcal
🍗 Protein 13.5g
🍚 Carbs 55g
🧈 Fat 28g

🥗 Ingredients:

sesame paste (tahini) (50g)
sugar (40g)
glucose syrup or honey (10g)
soapwort extract (2g)
nuts (5g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: A few hours to setPreperation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredient Preparation

- Measure approximately 50 grams of sesame paste (tahini). - Weigh out around 40 grams of sugar. If desired, prepare an additional 10 grams of glucose syrup or honey. - If using, ready a small amount of soapwort extract for frothing. - Prepare optional nuts, such as pistachios or almonds, as desired.

Halva Mixing

- Combine the sesame paste, sugar, and optional glucose syrup or honey in a mixing bowl. Mix until they are well integrated. - If using, blend in the soapwort extract to the mixture to incorporate frothing effects. - If desired, fold in chopped nuts into the mix to enhance texture and flavor.

Finalizing and Serving

- Transfer the mixture into a mold or a container. Press it down to compact the mixture and ensure it retains shape upon serving. - Allow the halva to set, which may require a few hours. - Once set, cut into desired portions and serve.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

A 100-gram serving of sesame halva approximately contains 500 kcal, with 12-15 grams of protein, 50-60 grams of carbohydrates (mostly sugars), and around 30 grams of fat, mainly from sesame seeds. The nutritional values may vary based on specific recipes and serving sizes.