04 September 2026
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World Kitchen Journal

The cuisine of Israel

Its dishes, its recipes and what its kitchens are saying today.

Halva with Pecans and Almonds
Recipe

Halva with Pecans and Almonds

Halva is a classic Middle Eastern sweet made from sesame paste as a base and which can be flavored with pecans, almonds, pistachios or chocolate. Components 1½ cup tahini ((100% sesame paste without any additive)) 1 cup sugar ½ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 1 oz. whole almonds 1 oz. pecan ((or 4 tablespoons chocolate chips)) Cooking thermometer Method Grease a plastic container or mini silicone molds

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