Jews from Persia (present-day Iran) are
especially proud of Queen Esther's role in the holiday of Purim.
A favorite dish of Iranian children is halvah, which they eat
after they break the fast of Esther, observed on Adar 13.
Halvah
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 cup chopped walnuts
Equipment:
Measuring cups
Measuring spoon
Large frying pan with cover
Wooden spoon
Spatula
Adult with Child: In a frying pan, brown
the flour over low heat, watching constantly, for about 20 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Child: To the flour, add the sugar, cinnamon,
and oil. With the pan off the heat, stir for about 5 minutes,
keeping the mixture a light brown color.
Adult: Add the water and reheat, stirring
for about 5 minutes, until the halvah thickens. Then cover and
simmer slowly for 5 minutes more. Fold in the walnuts.
Child: Let cool, then cut into squares.
Makes about 20 squares.
Recipe from: The Children's Jewish Holiday
Kitchen by Joan Nathan.
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