Turkish Nougat
Turkish nougat is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the menu category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 500 g sugar
- 1 cardamom pod
- 2 egg whites
- 50 g hazelnut kernels (or almonds, pistachios)
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
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1.
Line a flat pan with parchment paper. Bring the sugar with 175 ml water and the cardamom to a boil. Stir constantly for about 15 minutes until it reduces into a syrup, being careful not to brown the sugar. Remove the cardamom and take off the heat.
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2.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff and quickly fold them into the syrup while stirring. Add the hazelnuts and cinnamon, stir again, and pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Let it cool for about 1 hour until set.
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3.
Remove from the pan, peel off the paper, and cut into pieces as desired. Optionally coat with dark couverture chocolate. Store in a dark, tightly sealed container for up to 4 weeks.
