İrmik Helvası, Semolina Dessert, Semolina Halva
It is prepared in all regions of Anatolia. In some regions milk or a water - milk mixture is used instead of water. It is generally prepared for religious feasts or days and also at the home of the deceased after a funeral, where it is served to those coming for condolesence and is also distributed to the neighbors.
Ingredients for Irmik Helvasi
- margarine - ¾ cups (150 gr)
- pine nuts - 2 tablespoons (20 gr)
- semolina - 2 cups (300 gr)
- water - 2 ½ cups (500 gr)
- sugar - 1 1/3 cups (240 gr)
- pine nuts - 2 tablespoons (20 gr)
- semolina - 2 cups (300 gr)
- water - 2 ½ cups (500 gr)
- sugar - 1 1/3 cups (240 gr)
Directions for Irmik Helvasi
Melt the margarine, add the nuts and the semolina and brown them for about 15 minutes until the ingredients change color slightly, stirring all the time. Boil the water in a separate saucepan, add and melt the Sugar. Add the syrup to the semolina, stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover with a napkin and let rest for 20 minutes. Toss before serving.
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- TURCOLIVE TURCOLIVE Aug 27, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
- When you tried this reciepe, please take some photo of your experience, result desert and send me. I will be very pleased to issue them here.
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Mar 1, 2009 @ 12:43 am
- I love trying out new recipes. I walk the gourmet aisles in grocery stores ... looking for something different to try. Thank you for new inspiration! 5*s
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