{"id":230,"date":"2025-08-14T19:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T00:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/?p=230\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:28:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:28:46","slug":"middle-east-halva-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/middle-east-halva-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle East Halva recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Middle East Halva recipe<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Halva<\/strong> is a dense, sweet confection enjoyed across the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, and parts of Central Asia. In its tahini-based form, it is made from a blend of sesame seed paste (tahini) and hot sugar syrup, creating a crumbly yet melt-in-the-mouth texture that dissolves like fudge. Known for its nutty aroma and rich, buttery mouthfeel, halva is a staple of traditional sweet shops (halveterias) and is often garnished with pistachios or flavored with vanilla, cardamom, or cocoa. This syrup-based sweet is prized for its long shelf life and concentrated flavor, making it both a festive treat and an everyday indulgence.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ingredients for the Halva recipe:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Tahini (sesame paste, unsweetened, 97% <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/total-solids\/\">total solids<\/a>): 300 g<\/li>\n<li>Sugar: 200 g (100% TS)<\/li>\n<li>Water: 60 ml (0% TS)<\/li>\n<li>Vanilla extract (optional): 1 tsp or 5 ml (~1% TS)<\/li>\n<li>Pistachios (unsalted, chopped): 50 g (~1% TS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Final <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/product-yield\/\">product yield<\/a>: ~ 590 g. <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/humidity\/\">Humidity<\/a> of finished product ~ 7% (total solids ~93% due to minimal water content after syrup stage).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/energy-value\/\">Energy value<\/a>: ~500 kcal per 100 g (calculated from sesame paste, sugar, and nuts; high fat and sugar content make this an energy-dense sweet.)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Technology and instructions for this Middle East formulation:<\/h3>\n<p>Line a small loaf pan or rectangular mold with parchment paper. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, then bring to a boil over medium heat without stirring. Heat the <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/food-syrup\/\">syrup<\/a> until it reaches 120 \u00b0C (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla (if using).<\/p>\n<p>In a heatproof bowl, whisk the hot syrup into the tahini in a thin, steady stream, stirring continuously to incorporate. Mix just until combined \u2014 overmixing will reduce halva\u2019s characteristic flaky texture. Fold in pistachios, reserving a few for decoration.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately transfer the mixture into the prepared mold. Smooth the surface, sprinkle with reserved pistachios, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) before slicing. Slice with a sharp knife into small bars or squares.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Recommendations for Halva formulation:<\/h4>\n<p>Use high-quality tahini made from 100% sesame seeds \u2014 separation is normal; stir well before use. Avoid overheating the tahini; excessive heat will cause oil separation and a greasy texture. Sugar syrup must be at precise soft-ball stage (120 \u00b0C) for proper crystallization and structure. Overmixing can make middle east Halva recipe dense and sticky \u2014 a few quick folds are enough. For flavor variations, add cocoa powder, cardamom, dried fruits, or almonds in place of pistachios.<\/p>\n<p>Store <a href=\"https:\/\/tehnologam.com\/en\/key-words\/total-solids\/\">halva<\/a> in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months; refrigeration extends shelf life but may slightly firm the texture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Middle East Halva recipe Halva is a dense, sweet confection enjoyed across the Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, and parts of Central Asia. In its tahini-based form, it is made from a blend of sesame seed paste (tahini) and hot sugar syrup, creating a crumbly yet melt-in-the-mouth texture that dissolves like fudge. 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