Ingredients
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1
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1
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4
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3
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1
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1/2
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1/4
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1/2
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1/2
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1/4
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Directions
Somali Sweet (Halwad/Halwo/Halwa), Posted for ZWT7 African region Gluten free but not corn free Recipe from somalirecipes com , Posted for ZWT7 African region Gluten free but not corn free Recipe from somalirecipes com
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Steps
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1
Done
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In a Bowl Mix 1 Cup of Water With the Corn Starch and Food Coloring, Mix Well Until Smooth. |
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2
Done
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in a No Stick Pan on Medium High Add the Remaining Water, White Sugar and Brown Sugar. Stir Well Until Sugar Is Fully Dissolved. Once Small Bubbles Have Started to Form (not a Full Boil) Add the Corn Starch Mixture. |
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3
Done
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Stir Constantly Until It Just Starts to Thicken Then Add the Oil. Stir Well. Reduce Heat to Low. Stir For 30 Seconds Every 15 Minutes Adding 2 Tablespoons of Butter/Ghee Each Time to Incorporate. (do not Over Stir) It Will Take About 1 Hour and 30 Minutes or So For the Halwo to Become Very Thick and a Lot of Tiny Bubbles Will Form. |
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4
Done
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When That Happens Add the Cardamom Powder, Nutmeg and Nuts (if Using). Stir Well and Pour the Halwo Into a Dish/Cake Pan. You May Use a Very Small Cake Pan That Is 6" X 9" For a Thick Halwo. It Will Fill That Size Pan to the Top. |
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5
Done
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Let Cool on Unrefrigerated, 3 Hours For the Small Pan. Once Fully Cooled, Turn Pan Upside Down Onto a Plate and the Halwo Will Slide Out. |
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6
Done
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Cut and Serve. |
