Halva. Greek Semolina Cake INGREDIENTS: - 1/2 cup olive oil - 1...

Halva. Greek Semolina Cake

INGREDIENTS:

- 1/2 cup olive oil

- 1 cup semolina

- 1 cup sugar

- 2 cups water

- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

- juice of 1 lemon

- zest of 1 lemon or orange peel, minced

- 1 tsp cinnamon

- 1 cup chocolate chips

- 120g dark chocolate, melted

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan add sugar, water and bring to a boil

In another saucepan add olive oil ,semolina and stir until golden.

Simmer for 5 min.and stir until the mixture starts to thicken and come away from the sides of the saucepan.

When you’ve achieved the right color, add the walnuts, lemon zest and the cinnamon. Pour the syrup into the semolina and walnut mixture.

Remove from heat and Keep stirring until all of the syrup is combined with the semolina. Then add the chocolate chips and mix.

Scoop halva into bundt pan. Let cool . Pour over the melted chocolate and serve.

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