Coconut Semolina Halva
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar syrup
- 1 cup fine semolina
- 5 cups coconut
For garnish
- Food coloring
- Dried rose petals
Preparation
Prepare a 9-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper, though the size is not strictly necessary
In a saucepan, heat the sugar syrup on medium heat until it boils, then reduce the heat
Add the semolina and stir with a wooden spoon until it absorbs the syrup and the mixture thickens
Add a little coconut and continue stirring to combine with the semolina
Remove the saucepan from heat and gradually add more coconut while stirring until the mixture thickens and is easy to shape
Add food coloring if desired, and you can divide the mixture to have some plain and some colored
Place the mixture in the pan and press it down to create an even layer
Set aside for at least one hour or more to allow it to firm up
Cut the halva into pieces, garnish it, and serve
Tips
The amount of coconut used may vary depending on the type of semolina, its absorption rate, and the freshness of the coconut, with fresher coconut resulting in a softer mixture
