Greek halva

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ lemon(s), untreated, zest
• 2 cloves
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 cup(s) semolina (soft wheat)
• ½ cup almonds, chopped
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup vegetable oil, neutral

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 30 minutes

vegan semolina pudding

Place the water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and lemon zest in a saucepan and stir well to dissolve the sugar. Bring the sugar water to a boil and simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, until a thin syrup forms. Stir frequently. Remove from the heat, discard the cloves and lemon zest. Heat the oil in another large saucepan and add the soft wheat semolina. Toast until golden brown, stirring constantly. Then add the breadcrumbs and chopped almonds and toast briefly. Remove the pan from the heat and, while stirring continuously, gradually add the warm syrup to the toasted semolina. It should form a stiff paste. Line a bowl or pudding dish with cling film, pour in the hot semolina porridge, and press down firmly. Let cool for at least an hour, then turn out. Remove the film and sprinkle with a little cinnamon before serving.