Balta or Hetalia

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare the balouza and pour into a moistened square or rectangular dish (about 8 or 9 inches), so as to have a thick layer.
2. 2
   Cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
3. 3
   When it has set into a firm jelly, cut it into 1-inch squares with a knife.
4. 4
   Prepare the syrup, which is not cooked, straight into a large glass serving bowl: Pour in the water and add sugar and a little orange-blossom or rose water, and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
5. 5
   Taste again, and add sugar if it is not sweet enough, or water if it is too sweet.
6. 6
   Stir in the raisins, the almonds, and the pistachios.
7. 7
   Turn out the squares of balouza and drop them into the syrup.
8. 8
   Stir gently and serve.