Halva halvan
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Halva
Tämä artikkeli käsittelee makeista. Halva on myös makeisia valmistava yritys.
| Halva | |
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Tahinista valmistettua seesamihalvaa, keskellä kaakaolla maustetuin juovin, oikealla pistaasinsiemenien kanssa. | |
| Tiedot | |
| Ruokalaji | jälkiruoka |
| Tyyppi | makea leivonnainen |
| Pääainesosat | esim. seesamitahna, sokeri (tai vastaava) |
| Muunnelmat | esimerkiksi vanilijalla, kaakaolla tai muuten maustettu |
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Halva (pers.&#;حَلوا&#;, halva) viittaa useisiin erilaisiin, tyypillisesti siemenmassapohjaisiin makeisiin leivonnaisiin Balkanin, Itä-Euroopan, Lähi-idän, Pohjois-Afrikan ja Keski-Aasian seuduilla.[1][2] Intian ja Pakistanin suunnalla tunnetaan muista poikkeava, enemmän hyytelöä tai marmeladia muistuttava halvamuoto.[1]
Alkuperältään halva liitetään yleensä arabialaiseen tai Lähi-idän kulttuuriin. Joidenkin arvioiden mukaan halva olisi syntynyt luvun arabialaisessa kulttuurissa. Ensimmäiset kirjalliset halvan valmistamista opastavat reseptit löytyvät luvun arabiankielisestä keittokirjasta (seitsemän halvan versiota teoksessa: arab.كتاب الطبيخ&#;, Kitāb al-Ṭabīḫ; Ruokalajien kirja, vuodelta ). Samalta vuosisadalta tu
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Halva
Whether you’re looking for a gluten-free dessert or a less-sweet alternative to decadent fudge, halva is the answer. A Middle Eastern treat made from tahini, halva has a similar texture to fudge, but isn’t as sweet or rich. My top tip for making it? Be careful not to overstir or it may not hold together very well—stir just long enough until the mixture thickens.
The best part of halva? It’s completely versatile. Make my base recipe, or experiment with the variations I’ve included below (hello, chocolate swirl!). Read on to learn how to make halva exactly as you want it.
What Is Halva?
Halva is a Middle Eastern treat similar to fudge. It can be made from a tahini or flour base and is sweetened with sugar and vanilla, plus any desired mix-ins. Wondering what tahini is? It’s a paste made from ground sesame seeds, and occasionally salt. It has a texture similar to a nut butter with a nutty, slightly earthy flavor. Thanks to the tahini, halva is a slightly less-sweet version of fudge with a bit more texture.
How To Make Halva
INGREDIENTS
- Tahini: Tahini contributes a deep sesame nuttiness and is responsible for halva's unique texture—fudgy, crumbly, and slight
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What Is Halva And What Does It Taste Like?
While halva certainly has a unique flavor, its rich yet delicate texture usually becomes the focal point to those who are new to the candy, as was the case for The Kitchn. Otherwise, the flavor of the treat is largely determined by any add-ins, such as chocolate, vanilla, or pistachios. Without extra ingredients, plain halva primarily has the mild, nutty, and toasty flavor of tahini, or ground sesame seeds. However, instead of detecting only the taste of tahini (which Cook's Illustrated says can be bitter), you'll also get a balancing sweetness from the sugar syrup.
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Apart from the taste, the texture of halva is sort of like a unique take on fudge. While halva has a thick, dense mouthfeel like chocolate fudge, it is also much messier and more crumbly. According to The Kitchn, there is no other candy quite like it, so if you plan to try halva, buy a flavor that interests you and get ready for a sweet, unique experience.