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Sweet walnuts (sujukh)

Strings of walnuts dipped several times in grape must thickened with flour, then dried. A traditional sweet that keeps for a long time, enjoyed during the autumn and winter festivals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Thread the walnut kernels onto a sturdy string, spacing them about 1 cm apart, to form strings 25 to 30 cm long.
  2. In a saucepan, mix the flour into a little cold must to avoid lumps, then add the rest of the must and the sugar.
  3. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until you have a smooth, thick cream, without letting it boil hard. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Dip each string of walnuts into the mixture, turning it to coat well, then hang it to drain.
  5. Repeat 4 to 5 times, letting it dry between each dipping, until the coating is thick.
  6. Hang the strings to dry in a well-ventilated place, out of the sun, for 3 to 4 days, until they feel firm.

Variations and tips

Almond sujukh. Alternate walnuts and almonds on the string for varied textures and flavours.

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