How halva, baklava and Turkish delight were baked into Chinese cuisine centuries ago, and the mooncake's Arabian cousin, Lifestyle News

Travellers with a sweet tooth crossing southern Europe, the Middle East and China would probably be surprised to find they’re eating treats along the way which share a common heritage. One is halva, a whitish-brown, grain-based confection with a sandy texture which can be filled with honey, pistachio, nougat, almonds or other nuts. It’s called helva in Turkey and halwa...

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