Traditional Kazan Helvası

Ingredients

• 125 grams butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 tea glass vegetable oil
• 1 glass flour
• 2 tablespoons starch
• 1 liter milkInstead: oat milk
• 1.5 glasses granulated sugar
• 1 pack vanilla

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a wide pot and add the vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Add flour and starch, and roast on low heat for about 15 minutes until slightly golden.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix milk, sugar, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Slowly pour the milk mixture over the roasted flour while whisking rapidly to prevent lumps.

5. 5

   Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles.

6. 6

   Let the bottom caramelize slightly by keeping it on low heat for 2-3 more minutes before removing from stove.

7. 7

   Once cooled slightly, invert onto a serving plate and serve.

Note. Allow the bottom to catch a slight caramelized flavor at the end; this is the ultimate secret of kazan helvası.