Tahini Halva (Halawa)

If you’ve never experienced the unique taste of Tahini Halva, you’re in for a surprise. Halva, or Halwa as it’s known in some parts of the Middle East, is an intriguing blend of flavors and textures. This delicacy, known for its crumbly yet slightly chewy consistency, is a delightful balance of sweet, nutty, and creamy elements. With every bite, you get the earthy richness of tahini (sesame paste), beautifully contrasted with the sweetness of the sugar syrup and the crunch of pistachios.

Ingredients
1½ cups Sugar
▢⅓ cup Water
▢1½ cups Tahini
▢1 cup Pistachios, chopped

Instructions

1.Place sugar and water in a saucepan and simmer until syrup hits 247 degrees F or about 8 minutes from the simmering start point.

2.Place the tahini in a bowl and mix with ½ cup chopped pistachios.

3.Add the syrup. Use a spatula to fold and combine the ingredients quickly. The mixture will start to solidify fast, so it’s important to work swiftly to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

4.Transfer to a loaf pan with parchment paper and top with more pistachios. Lightly press the pistachios with excess parchment paper so they sink a bit into the mixture.

5.Let it sit at room temperature for 2 hours and about 2 hour in the fridge. Slice and serve.

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I've never made it with sugar syrup will definitely give it a try. I always make mines with pistachio & almonds and it's so nice with masala chai 🤤 if you pair it with bread what kind sweet or savoury?