Vizier's Halva

Ingredients

• 1 cup semolina
• 50 grams butterInstead: olive oil
• 1/2 tea glass vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups milkInstead: oat milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pack vanilla extract or powder
• Crushed pistachios for topping

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

Method

1. 1

   Heat milk, water, and sugar in a saucepan just until the sugar dissolves; do not boil.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add the semolina and roast it over low heat, stirring constantly for about 15 minutes until light golden.

4. 4

   Carefully pour the warm syrup into the roasted semolina and stir quickly.

5. 5

   Add vanilla to the thickening halva, stir well, and turn off the heat.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before garnishing with pistachios to serve.

Note. Lower the heat and use a wooden spoon when pouring the syrup to prevent splashing.