Traditional Starch Halva

Ingredients

• 1 cup corn starch
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 100g butterInstead: olive oil
• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve the sugar in water in a bowl.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a pan and add the starch.

3. 3

   Roast on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the raw smell of starch is gone.

4. 4

   Slowly pour the syrup into the starch while stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Add walnuts and continue cooking until the halva gathers together.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving plate and serve after it cools slightly.

Note. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the syrup for a shinier finish.