Saffron-Pistachio Semolina Helva (Irmik Helvasi)

Saffron-Pistachio Semolina Helva (Irmik Helvasi)

Ingredients:
spices, saffron
milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin a and vitamin d
milk, fluid, 1% fat, without added vitamin a and vitamin d
nuts, pistachio nuts, raw
sugars, granulated
butter, without salt
semolina, unenriched

Directions:
In small bowl, soak saffron in 2 tbsp hot milk for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat small skillet over medium then toast pistachios, shaking pan, until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Place nuts on paper towels or clean tea towel; cover and rub to remove skins, if desired.
In small saucepan over low heat, dissolve sugar in 2 cups milk.
Keep warm.
In medium saucepan, melt butter over low, add semolina and cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir saffron milk into sugared milk.
Stir into semolina.
Remove pan from heat.
Cover; let stand 15 minutes.
Stir in pistachios.
Makes 3 cups for 6 servings.