The Original Turkish Halva Recipe

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The Original Turkish Halva
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups farina (the powder form , it should resemble fine cracked wheat or bulgur)
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water

Directions:

  1. Melt the butter over a medium flame.
  2. Once the butter begins to bubble, pour in the farina and toast to a light golden brown.
  3. Add the sugar and mix thouroughly. Dont take too long, the more toasted the farina is, the more crumbly it will be.
  4. Add the water and let it boil out. (Keep an eye on it because it will burn quickly if the water runs out).
  5. Let it cool and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.21 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 10%
Cholesterol 16.27mg 5%
Sodium 3.28mg 0%
Potassium 24.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.3g 14%
Sugars 23.52g 94%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 2.66g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 11.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.09 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 10%
Cholesterol 13.76mg 5%
Sodium 2.77mg 0%
Potassium 20.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.78g 14%
Sugars 19.89g 94%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 2.25g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 3%
Calcium 9.9mg 1%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • low cholesterol

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