Konya Semolina Halva


Product Description and Distinguishing Features:

Konya Semolina Halva is produced by roasting semolina and pine nuts in butter, adding sweetened milk, and cooking. After cooking, the halva is left to rest, covered with a clean cloth or paper towel to absorb the steam, and stirred to achieve a grainy texture. The serving of Konya Semolina Halva is done hot.

Konya Semolina Halva

Konya Semolina Halva, with its roots going back in time, is a significant element of Konya's cuisine influenced by the Mevlevi tradition. It is featured in various special events, particularly weddings. Due to this, Konya Semolina Halva has a distinctive connection with its geographical region.

Production Method:

Ingredients:
- 225 g butter - 50 g pine nuts - 300 g semolina - 340 g white sugar - 500 ml milk

Instructions:
1. In a pot, melt the butter, add pine nuts and semolina. Roast the mixture over low heat, stirring with a food-safe wooden spoon until the pine nuts turn golden. 2. In another pot, combine milk and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring it to a boil over medium heat. 3. Pour the boiled sweetened milk over the roasted semolina and nuts. Close the lid of the pot and cook over low heat. 4. Stir the halva until the semolina absorbs the liquid. Cover the pot with a clean cloth or paper towel to let the halva rest and absorb steam. 5. After resting, stir the halva with a wooden spoon to achieve a grainy texture. 6. Serve Konya Semolina Halva hot.