Rediscovering halva: The easy, antioxidant-rich dessert from the past

Old-fashioned treats are very popular. It's no surprise we enjoy munching on angel wings and chocolate bars, and some people even relish the sight of scrambled eggs with sugar. Halva is another example. It's easy to find in stores, but why not make it at home?

Nowadays, we often associate halva with Turkey, Greece, and India. However, few people realize that this delicacy was once a staple in some European countries, prepared by homemakers without the aid of modern technology. Grandmothers and great-grandmothers prepared halva frequently. Here's what we need to make it:

• 2 cups of ground sesame,
• half a cup of honey (you can also use sugar - a common ingredient in the PRL era).

Optional extras include cocoa, nuts, chocolate, or dried fruit.

Preparation Method:

You'll need a regular pan for this recipe. There's no need to grease it. Toast the sesame seeds in the pan. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn or stick to the surface. The sesame seeds should turn a light brown and develop a nutty flavor. Allow them to cool before grinding the seeds in a grinder. Add the honey and any other optional ingredients you may be using. Stir everything until it forms a uniform mass. Transfer the mixture to a mold lined with baking paper and place it in the refrigerator. The halva will set during this time.

Did you know that this dessert has rejuvenating properties? All thanks to vitamin E, also known as the 'vitamin of youth', which is an antioxidant that fights bravely against free radicals. As we know, free radicals speed up skin aging. Therefore, if we want to maintain a youthful appearance, consuming halva is a great choice.