Cardamom Nougat (Alman wal salwa)

Cardamom Nougat (Alman wal salwa)

Prep. mins
Cooking mins
Serving
Middle Eastern

INGREDIENTS Measurements

  

3 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup glucose or corn syrup
4 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup pistachios or blanched almonds
4 cups all-purpose flour

METHOD

  

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, dissolve sugar in water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add glucose, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened and golden (don’t burn sugar). Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy meringue. Set aside.
  • Place sugar mixture in a bowl of electric mixer. Using paddle attachment, gradually beat in meringue on low speed until fully incorporated. Add cardamom and nutmeg.
  • Using rubber spatula, fold in nuts until well combined. Let cool for a while.
  • Place large amount of flour in a baking dish to cover the bottom, pour meringue mixture on top, lightly smoothing surface. Place another large amount of flour on top.
  • Let cool. Cut into squares. Arrange on a serving plate, shaking off excess flour.

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