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Shirini Mikado – Halva Wafers with Cocoa
Gluten-free, aromatic, and no-bake. A crispy dessert filled with warm, spiced flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 40 pieces
Author Labsalliebe
INGREDIENTS – SHIRINI MIKADO
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130
g
wheat flour
gluten-free
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160
g
chickpea flour
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280
g
ghee or butter
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3
tbsp
cocoa powder
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1
tsp
cardamom powder
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2
tsp
cinnamon
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1
tsp
vanilla extract
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160
g
powdered sugar
130 g + 30 g
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5
Mikado wafer sheets
gluten-free
INGREDIENTS FOR THE TOPPING
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100
g
dark chocolate + 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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20
g
pistachios
ground
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20
g
coconut
shredded
INSTRUCTIONS – SHIRINI MIKADO
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Sift the wheat flour and toast it over medium-low heat for ~15 minutes until the raw flour smell disappears.
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Add chickpea flour and toast for another 10 minutes.
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Stir in cocoa powder and toast for 5 more minutes.
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Sift the mixture again and return it to the pan.
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Mix in ghee or butter, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Stir in 130 g powdered sugar, mix well, then add the remaining 30 g.
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Remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm (too hot = wafers soften; too cold = layers won’t stick).
LAYERING THE WAFERS
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Spread some lukewarm halva mixture evenly on the first wafer sheet.
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Place the next wafer on top and gently press to stick.
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Continue layering until all sheets are used.
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Place a baking sheet and a heavy weight on top.
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Chill in the fridge overnight or at least 12 hours.
CHOCOLATE & TOPPING
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Melt dark chocolate with 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a water bath (prevents cracking).
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Let cool slightly and pour over the chilled Mikado block.
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Decorate with ground pistachios and/or shredded coconut.
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Once the chocolate is set, trim the edges straight with a ruler and cut into slices or diamonds.