Dessert
Xalwo

Xalwo

Somalia

60Minutes
HardLevel
10Serves
9Steps
About

The glossy, chewy Somali sweet served at every wedding and celebration, a cornflour-and-sugar confection scented with cardamom and studded with nuts.

Equipment
  • Heavy non-stick pot
  • Sturdy wooden spoon
  • Greased tray
Ingredients
Cornflour (cornstarch)2 cups
Sugar3 cups
Water5 cups
Ghee or butter1 cup
Ground cardamom1 tsp
Peanuts or almonds1/2 cup
Saffron or food colour (optional)pinch

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