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Tuzla Coast Halva
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Tuzla Coast Halva

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A warm semolina halva variant traditionally served following seafood meals along the coastline of Tuzla.

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In Tuzla, seafood dinners mostly end with baked warm semolina halva. It is enhanced with tahini and pine nuts, creating a local tradition.

Coastal eateries around İstanbul prepare this sweet with a unique texture that soft-melts instantly.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of Semolina
  • 150g Butter
  • 1 tablespoon of Pine Nuts
  • 2 cups of Milk
  • 1.5 cups of Sugar

Preparation

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the pine nuts and semolina.
  2. Roast over low heat, stirring continuously until the semolina turns golden brown.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the milk and sugar together until fully dissolved.
  4. Slowly pour the warm milk syrup into the roasted semolina, let it rest, then bake in small bowls until the top crisps.

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