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PreparationPour 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tbsp water into a small saucepan.
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Do not stir unnecessarily after adding sugar and water to prevent early crystallization.
Ingredients:sugar (0.25 cup)water (2 tbsp)
Tools:saucepan
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Crispy Black Sesame Candy
groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 20 minsscheduleTotal: 25 minsoutdoor_grillOther
Allergens:warningSesame
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skilletInstruction
9 Steps Total
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Active CookingTurn to medium heat and bring the sugar water mixture to a boil until bubbling.
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Watch out
Avoid stirring frequently while boiling, otherwise the sugar may crystallize.
Ingredients:sugarwater
Tools:saucepan
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Active CookingAdd 1/4 cup honey to the boiling sugar water and stir to combine.
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Stir quickly after pouring honey, otherwise the bottom may scorch.
Ingredients:honey (0.25 cup)
Tools:spoon
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Active CookingwarningStay safe
Boiling syrup is extremely hot; do not touch the hot syrup directly with your fingers to prevent severe burns.
Turn to medium-low heat and simmer syrup for about 15 minutes until the color darkens. Drop a little syrup into cold water; if it hardens quickly into a firm piece, the syrup is done.
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The syrup must be cooked until it hardens in cold water, otherwise the sesame candy will be sticky and soft.
Tools:bowlspoon
05
Active CookingTurn off the heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil, and stir quickly to combine.
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Make sure to turn off heat before adding oil to prevent hot oil splatters.
Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:spoon
06
Active CookingPour in 1 cup roasted black sesame seeds and stir quickly until all seeds are evenly coated with syrup.
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Mix quickly, otherwise the syrup will cool and harden before coating the sesame seeds.
Ingredients:roasted black sesame seeds (1 cup)
Tools:spoon
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Active CookingPour the mixed sesame candy onto parchment paper or aluminum foil paper, and lightly press it together with the back of a spoon.
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Be sure to use parchment or foil, otherwise the candy will stick firmly to the table.
Tools:parchment paperspoon
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Active CookingCover with another piece of parchment paper on top, and roll flat with a rolling pin into an even rectangular sheet.
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Roll it out quickly while hot, applying even pressure to ensure a uniform thickness.
Tools:rolling pinparchment paper
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Active CookingSlice the sesame candy into even pieces with a knife before it cools down completely; allow to cool down before serving.
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Watch out
Slice while still warm and soft
if completely cooled and hard, it will shatter when cut
Tools:chef's knife
groceryAll Ingredients
roasted black sesame seeds1 cup
sugar0.25 cup
water2 tbsp
honey0.25 cup
Cooking oil1 tbsp
blenderAll Tools Needed
saucepanspoonbowlparchment paperrolling pinchef's knife
