A regional Turkish halva of shredded squash slowly cooked with sugar, almonds, and lemon until glossy and spoonable.
25 min prep 55 min cook
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Kabakları soyup çekirdeklerini temizleyin, iri rendeleyip fazla suyunu hafifçe sıkın.
Tencerede şeker ve suyu 8 dakika kaynatıp açık renkli şurup hazırlayın.
Rendelenmiş kabağı ekleyin, kısık ateşte 35 dakika ara sıra karıştırarak yumuşatın.
Bademleri ayrı tavada 4 dakika kavurun, kokusu çıkınca helvaya katın.
Limon suyunu ekleyip 8 dakika daha pişirin; helva kaşıktan yavaş düşen parlak kıvama gelsin.
Helvayı 10 dakika dinlendirin, tarçın serpip servis tabağına alın.
💡 Tip: Kabağı çok sulu bırakırsanız helva uzar; rende sonrası kısa sıkma kıvamı toparlar.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Sakız kabağı helvasını ılık veya oda sıcaklığında, üstüne kavrulmuş badem serperek sunun.
~260
kcal calories
4
g protein
48
g carbs
7
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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