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Hard 11 hr 15 min~360 kcal 3/10
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Cide Walnut Halva
Beet sugar syrup is cooked to a chewy pull, enriched with egg white and walnuts, then rested for a dense Kastamonu sweet.
Hard⏱️ 28 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 12~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 240 min cook 1440 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 d 4 h- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating1 d
- Cooking4 h
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
- 5 su bardagi(~1000 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 su bardagi(~400 ml) Water
- 0.3 cay kasigi(~1.5 ml) Citric acid
- 2 adet Egg whites
- 3 su bardagi(~600 ml) Walnuts
- 1 tatli kasigi(~10 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the citric acid and cook the syrup without burning it until it reaches about 140°C.
2 hr 30 min150:00 - 3
Remove the pot from the heat and wait until the syrup cools to about 40°C.
30 min30:00 - 4
Whisk the egg whites until foamy.
- 5
Add the egg whites to the warm syrup little by little, stirring constantly.
- 6
Return the mixture to low heat and cook, stirring, for 90 minutes until stretchy like taffy.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 7
Add the walnuts and mix while hot until evenly distributed.
- 8
Pour into an oiled mold and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 9
Rest the halva at room temperature for 24 hours, then slice.
24 hr1440:00
💡 Tip: Do not add the egg whites before the syrup cools; a too-hot mixture cooks the whites and spoils the texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in thin slices with unsweetened tea or plain Turkish coffee.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
7
g protein
52
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 56%Fat 36%
GI 4 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Tree nuts
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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FAQ
How many servings does Cide Walnut Halva make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Cide Walnut Halva take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 240 minutes, including 1440 minutes of passive resting; 1715 minutes in total.Is Cide Walnut Halva difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cide Walnut Halva have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 52g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Cide Walnut Halva contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cide Walnut Halva need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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