Lebanon: Halva

Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you want to try something new? Something delicious too? Well, you have come to the right place [and just in time] <Disclaimer, the following recipe was generated through ChatGPT> Any comments [and commentary] and remarks are the blogger's own. Images are through CanvaPro. 

Today, I am sharing a recipe for Lebanese Dessert: Halva.

Lebanese Halva: ChatGPT explains what Halva is: "Halva (also spelled halvah, halwa, or halvā) is a sweet, dense, and crumbly confection made from a base of either sesame seeds, flour, or nut butter, and sugar or honey syrup. It is a popular dessert in many countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, and is often flavored with ingredients such as rosewater, cardamom, or pistachios."

Halva Ingredients: 

1 cup of sesame seeds

1/4 cup of tahini

1/4 cup of honey

1/4 teaspoon of salt

Instructions: 

1 Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. 

2 In a food processor, pulse the toasted sesame seeds until they are coarsely ground. Add the tahini, honey, salt, and vanilla extract to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is well combined and has a smooth, creamy consistency. 

3 Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and press the halva mixture into the dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula. 

4 Refrigerate the halva for at least 30 minutes, or until it is firm. 

5 Cut the halva into small squares or triangles and serve as a dessert.

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