World Flavors Cookbook

Halwa (Sesame Candy)

Dense, crumbly sesame candy made with tahini and sugar — a beloved Sudanese sweet.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 1 cup tahini
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• Roasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook sugar and water to hard-ball stage (130°C).
2. Off heat, vigorously stir in tahini until it separates into a chalky texture.
3. Press into a mold and let cool completely.
4. Cut into slices.