This Antakya Helva toasts semolina with orange zest and juice, creating a warm dessert that carries bright Mediterranean citrus through every spoon.
8 min prep 15 min cook 10 min rest
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Fry the semolina in butter for 8 minutes.
Add sugar and orange juice.
Assemble the halva and serve warm.
Helvayı 5 dakika kısık ateşte toparlayın.
10 dakika dinlendirip ılık servis edin.
💡 Tip: Finely grating the peel prevents the bitter notes from becoming dominant in the halva.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~202
kcal calories
3
g protein
29
g carbs
8
g fat
16.6g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
64.9mg
Sodium
5.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
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.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
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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