Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and Fatih Sultan Mehmet are among the notable figures who enjoyed Helva-i Hakani, a dessert that continues to be enjoyed by citizens today.
HELVA-İ HAKANİ RECIPE
Helva-i Hakani ingredients
- 75 g flour
- 50 g wheat starch
- 60 g rice flour
- 150 g clotted cream (kaymak)
- 300 ml milk
- 150 g butter
- 125 g almonds
- 300 ml honey
PREPARATION OF HELVA-İ HAKANİ
- After peeling the almonds, set a few aside for garnish and crush the rest in a mortar. Mix the starch and flours in a bowl.
- In a separate container, boil the milk, add the honey, and keep it warm. Melt the butter in a pot and turn off the heat. Once the butter has cooled slightly, add the flour.
- Turn the heat back on and roast the flour by stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the almonds and roast over low heat until the color changes.
- Turn the heat down very low and add the hot milk and honey mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Cover the pot with a paper towel, put the lid on, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Cut the clotted cream into small pieces and add it to the halva while it is still warm. Mix and garnish with rose water or cinnamon as desired.
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