Irmik Helvasi

== Description ==
It is prepared in all regions of Anatolia. In some regions milk or a water - milk mixture is used instead of water. It is generally prepared for religious feasts or days and also at the home of the deceased after a funeral, where it is served to those coming for condolesence and is also distributed to the neighbors.
=== Ingredients ===
* margarine - ¾ cups (150 gr)
* pine nuts - 2 tablespoons (20 gr)
* semolina - 2 cups (300 gr)
* water - 2 ½ cups (500 gr)
* Sugar - 1 1/3 cups (240 gr)
== Directions ==
Melt the margarine, add the nuts and the semolina and brown them for about 15 minutes until the ingredients change color slightly, stirring all the time. Boil the water in a separate saucepan, add and melt the Sugar. Add the syrup to the semolina, stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover with a napkin and let rest for 20 minutes. Toss before serving.
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== See also ==
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Semolina Recipes
Category:Turkish Desserts
Category:Turkish Recipes