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Semolina Helva

Irmik Helvasi - Semolina Helva Semolina Helva Ingredients:

  • 2,5 cups (500 gr) semolina
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon pinenuts
  • 250 gr. butter
  • 2 cups sugar

Preparation:Tip the semolina and pine kernels into a large saucepan and cook over a very low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring constatly with a wooden spoon until slightly coloured. Remove from the heat. Place the milk, butter and sugar in another saucepan and bring to boil over a medium heat, stirring continously with a wooden spoon. Gradually pour the boiling milk over the semolina and stir. Lower the heat and stirring continously cook until the milk has all been absorbed. Then cover with a cloth, stir occasionally for 25 minutes. Serve warm or cold.