halva-orange recipe
Halva orange recipe
There are many versions of Halva which is a simple and popular dessert to make and takes very little time to prepare.
The most common version is made with semolina and its distinctive texture in the mouth is what makes it exceptional.
Ingredients
- 7 cups of water or weigh 1500 grams.
- 250 gr. semolina
- 2 vanilla sugar sachets
- 400g sugar (you can add more if you prefer a sweeter taste)
- Juice and zest from 3 oranges
- ½ cup shredded coconut for dusting (optional)
Method
Add all the ingredients in a saucepan.
Place over a medium heat and bring to the boil, gently stirring the whole time.
When the semolina mixture starts to bubble and thicken the halva is ready.
Pour the halva into a pan or heatproof dish and sprinkle with the coconut.
Allow to cool and refrigerate.
