Farfel Candy

1 egg, slightly beaten
3 cups farfel
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 ounces dark honey, preferably buckwheat (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons dried ground ginger
Chopped walnuts (optional)

In a heavy pot, add egg to the farfel and stir over low heat until dry.

Add the sugar, honey, lemon juice and ginger. Cook about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Wet a wooden board and quickly spread the hot mixture on it, or spread on an oiled cookie sheet. Flatten with a spatula that you've dipped in cold water. If desired, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

Cut into squares when cool. Store in an airtight container.

Variations:
For extra spicy candy, use grated fresh ginger instead of dried. You can also reduce the amount of farfel to 2 cups and add 1 cup walnut or pecan pieces.