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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥜 Nuts

Tahan Halva

How to order / say it
Say it Tahan halva — [Tah-hahn hall-vah]
Order I'd like the Tahan Halva, please.
Locally Molim vas, tahan halva.
Say locally

A dense, sweet cake made from semolina and tahini, soaked in a light syrup.

Why try it?

This dessert reflects Konjic's adaptation of Middle Eastern recipes using local ingredients, symbolizing cultural fusion and resilience through centuries.

How it tastes

Tahan Halva is sweet and nutty, with a crumbly and moist texture due to the syrup. The tahini offers a distinct earthy undertone, contrasting delightfully with the sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Introduced during the Ottoman rule, Tahan Halva became a traditional treat at celebrations in Konjic. The adoption of tahini was influenced by trade with the wider region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g semolina
  • 🥜 200 g tahini
  • 🍯 300 g sugar
  • 250 ml water
  • 🥛 100 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pan and add semolina, stirring until lightly golden.
  2. 2 Mix water and sugar, then add to the pan.
  3. 3 Stir in tahini and cook until thickened.
  4. 4 Pour into a mold and allow to cool before serving.

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