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Pistachio halva (halvo pista)

A dense, sandy sweet made by toasting flour in butter and then sweetening it, with crushed pistachios. It is cut into squares and enjoyed in small portions.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

416 kcal per serving

Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
44.5 g
of which sugars
26.5 g
Fat
23.2 g
Fiber
2.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pan over low heat.
  2. Add the flour and stir constantly for 15 minutes, until the mixture is golden and fragrant.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the sugar in the water over low heat to make a light syrup.
  4. Pour the hot syrup over the toasted flour, whisking vigorously.
  5. Add the cardamom and half of the crushed pistachios, then mix until you have a thick paste.
  6. Press the mixture into a dish lined with baking paper.
  7. Sprinkle the top with the remaining pistachios and let it cool.
  8. Cut into squares once it is nice and firm.

Variations and tips

Scented version. Add a spoonful of rose water to the syrup for a floral note.

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