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Coconut Halva (Basbousa) Recipe

Coconut Halva (Basbousa) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 1/4 cups semolina
1 1/2 cups coconut, shredded
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp almond extract
handful whole almond, to decorate
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 tsp rose water (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the simple syrup first by placing the sugar, water, and lemon juice into a pan, stirring to mix and bring to boil. Simmer for about 6-8 minutes until the syrup has thickened just a little. Stir in rosewater if using. Allow syrup to cool then chill.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan melt the butter. Add the sugar, flour, semolina, coconut, milk, baking powder and almond extract, mix thoroughly. Do not allow to burn.
Pour the mixture into a buttered 8 square baking pan, flatten the top and bake in oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden.
Remove halva from oven and cut diagonally so that you have diamond shaped portions. Prick the cake all over using a toothpick. Pour the chilled simple syrup evenly over the top and decorate with a whole almond on each diamond shaped piece. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	395.73 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.93g	28%
Cholesterol	30.96mg	10%
Sodium	58.78mg	2%
Potassium	220.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	53.68g	18%
Sugars	27.08g	108%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	9%
Protein	5.53g	11%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	69mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.32 Kcal (1262 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.66g	28%
Cholesterol	23.58mg	10%
Sodium	44.76mg	2%
Potassium	167.79mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.87g	18%
Sugars	20.62g	108%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	9%
Protein	4.21g	11%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	10%
Calcium	52.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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