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Wheat Halva (Hala Al-Qamhiyah)

This signature dessert is a must-try. Learn how to make Wheat Halva the traditional way, and enjoy this nourishing dessert with your family. Serve it warm or cold for guests on special occasions.

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1 kilogram hulled wheat4 liters whole milk1 kilogram or less sugar, to taste1/2 cup orange blossom water1/2 cup rose water1 cup heavy creamMasticCoconut for garnishNuts for garnish

Step 1

Clean the wheat, wash it, and soak it overnight; then wash it again, place it in a pot, add water to cover it by a little, then put it on the heat and stir occasionally until it boils