Why these flavors work
Walnut and grape share 267 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, lemon also goes with lime, cardamom and marjoram.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 12 egg whites,
- 2 cups sugar,
- 1 lemon (juice and grated peel),
- 2 cups flour,
- 10-12 chopped walnuts,
- 5-6 pieces variously colored rahat-lokum (cubed),
- 1 tablespoon raisins,
- butter to grease the pan
Directions
Whip the egg whites, add the sugar little by little.
When the sugar has completely dissolved, add juice and peel from 1 lemon, flour (gradually), and the walnuts, rahat-lokum abd raisins at the end.
Grease a bread pan and cover the bottom and sides with well greased paper.
Pour the batter in and bake at medium heat, testing with a wooden pick.
Category:Romanian Recipes
Category:Romanian Desserts
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