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Hlaiyat (halwiyat aux amandes et à l'eau de rose)

Small, tender sweets made from semolina, butter and almonds, scented with rose water. They are served in small portions with tea at family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

443 kcal per serving

Protein
6.9 g
Carbohydrates
50.6 g
of which sugars
26.1 g
Fat
22.8 g
of which saturated fat
10 g
Fiber
3.2 g

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

Instructions

  1. Brown the semolina in the butter over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Make a syrup by boiling the water with the sugar for 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the hot syrup over the golden semolina, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
  4. Add the ground almonds and rose water, then mix until you have a soft dough.
  5. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Shape small balls or diamonds with damp hands.
  7. Decorate each with a whole almond and a pinch of cinnamon, then let set before serving.

Variations and tips

Pistachio version. Replace the almonds with finely ground pistachios for a softer flavour.

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