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Halwa shamia

A semolina cake soaked in syrup scented with rose water or orange blossom water, baked and then cut into diamonds. Its golden top and tender center make it a much-loved festive dessert.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Spices & seasoning

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Nutrition facts

543 kcal per serving

Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
76.1 g
of which sugars
52.7 g
Fat
22.4 g
of which saturated fat
11.7 g
Fiber
2.1 g

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter a rectangular dish.
  2. Mix the semolina, sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter, beaten eggs and milk, then mix until you get a smooth, fairly runny batter.
  4. Pour into the dish, smooth the top and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the surface is nicely golden.
  5. Meanwhile, boil the sugar with the water for 5 minutes to make the syrup, then add the orange blossom water off the heat.
  6. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the hot syrup over it, sprinkle with pistachios and let it soak in before cutting into diamonds.

Variations and tips

Cream version. Serve with a spoonful of thick crème fraîche for a melting contrast.

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