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Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Ermenek Halva
A dense Turkish halva from Karaman made with grape molasses, tahini, soapwort water, and walnuts.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 8~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 70 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the halva
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Grape molasses
- 1.2 glass(~240 ml) Tahini
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Soapwort water
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Walnut kernels
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Coarsely chop the walnut kernels and line the mold with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the grape molasses and soapwort water in a heavy bottomed pot.
- 3
Thicken the mixture over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.
30 min30:00 - 4
Add the tahini and lemon juice and stir constantly over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 5
When the helva starts pulling away from the sides of the pot, add the walnut kernels.
- 6
Cook the mixture for 10 more minutes, until glossy and dense.
10 min10:00 - 7
Spread the helva into the mold and let it sit at room temperature for 25 minutes, until sliceable.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Do not raise the molasses mixture to high heat; long stirring around 80°C lets the tahini bind without splitting.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Offer Ermenek helvasi in small slices with Turkish coffee and optional plain walnut pieces.
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
34
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 37%Fat 54%
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
- Sesame
- 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 Ermenek Halva make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Ermenek Halva take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Ermenek Halva difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ermenek Halva have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 34g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Ermenek Halva contain?
This recipe contains Sesame, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ermenek Halva need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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