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Crispy Black Sesame Hazelnut Candy

groups10 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 30 minsscheduleTotal: 35 minsoutdoor_grillBoiled
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10 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:45

Wash 1000g of black sesame seeds with pure water one to two times.

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Vegetables must be thoroughly drained before putting them into the wok, otherwise water will cause oil splattering.

Ingredients:raw black sesame seeds (1000 g)
02
Preparation
00:01:53

Drain water with a sieve, shake until there are no drips, no air-drying needed.

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Shake evenly when draining to avoid excess water residue.

Ingredients:raw black sesame seeds
03
Active Cooking
00:02:00

Pour into the wok, turn to medium heat and stir-fry slowly to let the water evaporate; stir until it feels lighter and you hear continuous popping sounds, continue until temperature reaches 140°C to 150°C, then immediately pour into a baking tray and spread flat to cool down quickly.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, approx. 140°C to 150°C
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Sesame seeds must be immediately poured into a tray to cool when reaching around 145°C, otherwise overheating will cause a burnt taste.

Ingredients:raw black sesame seeds
04
Active Cooking
00:03:06

Pour 420g of caster sugar and 100g of water into a non-stick pan, turn to medium-low heat, stir slowly with a heat-resistant silicone spatula to accelerate melting, and completely melt the caster sugar without any particles before the water boils.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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Caster sugar must be completely melted before the water boils, otherwise the final product will recrystallize.

Ingredients:caster sugar (420 g)water (100 g)
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Active Cooking
00:03:21

After the caster sugar is completely melted without particles, add 550g of maltose and mix thoroughly.

local_fire_departmentMedium-low heat
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It is recommended to preheat maltose before pouring to reduce residue.

Ingredients:maltose (550 g)
06
Active Cooking
00:03:41

When dense bubbles float up, add 60g of vegetable oil, stir well, turn to low heat and continue boiling slowly.

local_fire_departmentLow heat
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Continue stirring after adding vegetable oil, otherwise it will easily burn at the bottom.

Ingredients:vegetable oil (60 g)
07
Active Cooking
00:07:23

Once the syrup is boiled to a hard-crisp state, remove from heat immediately and stir quickly, then instantly pour in all the black sesame seeds and peeled hazelnuts kept warm above 60°C, and mix well until no loose black sesame is seen.

local_fire_departmentOff heat
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You must immediately pour in black sesame and hazelnuts kept above 60°C, otherwise the temperature drop will solidify the syrup and make it impossible to mix

otherwise, the syrup will lump and ruin the entire batch

Ingredients:raw black sesame seedsPeeled hazelnuts (220 g)
08
Active Cooking
00:08:06
warningStay safe

Must wear anti-scald gloves when moving hot cookware or handling high-temperature syrup to avoid serious burns.

Before the temperature drops below 70°C, pour the sesame candy into a 28cm square baking pan with sides brushed with vegetable oil, wear anti-scald gloves to spread and flatten the soft sesame candy.

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Must be poured and spread into the tray before temperature drops below 70°C, otherwise it cannot be shaped after hardening

otherwise, the candy will harden and cannot be flattened

09
Active Cooking
00:08:58

Unmold when surface temperature approaches 70°C, use a ruler and kitchen curved knife to cut into 6.5 cm wide strip embryos using a slicing method; note that the strips are very soft right now, do not press hard to avoid deformation.

local_fire_departmentApprox. 70°C
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The strips are very soft at this time, do not press hard when cutting to avoid deformation, otherwise the cut shapes will be uneven.

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Active Cooking
00:09:36
warningStay safe

Focus when using sharp kitchen knives to cut hard candy, keep the blade moving forward smoothly to avoid finger injuries.

When the strip surface temperature drops to 60°C, use a kitchen curved knife to slice forward with the tip pointing down, cutting into appropriately sized sesame candy pieces.

local_fire_departmentApprox. 60°C
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If the strip temperature is too low it will be too hard and difficult to cut, if too high it will easily deform

maintaining 50°C to 60°C is the ideal operating temperature, otherwise the candy pieces will shatter or deform

groceryAll Ingredients

raw black sesame seeds1000 g
Peeled hazelnuts220 g
caster sugar420 g
maltose550 g
water100 g
vegetable oil60 g

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