Black sesame candy

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the necessary ingredients.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the raw sesame seeds and drain them.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Wash the red dates, remove the pits, and chop them.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pour the drained black sesame seeds into a hot pan and toast them over low heat. To check if the sesame seeds are cooked: 1. Observe the color: The color should darken; observe the state. When toasting, the sesame seeds should start to pop and crackle. 2. Smell: You should be able to smell the aroma of sesame seeds during toasting. 3. Rub: The sesame seeds should be easily crushed when rubbed between your fingers. If using pre-roasted sesame seeds, skip these steps.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Remove the roasted black sesame seeds from the pan.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add chopped red dates.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Crushed roasted peanuts.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Mix well

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour white sugar into a non-stick pan and stir over low heat until the sugar is completely melted.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Be sure to use the lowest heat to melt the sugar. Do not stir the sugar during the melting process as it will easily crystallize. The sugar is ready when it is completely melted and can be pulled into a thread.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Pour in the mixed sesame seeds and stir-fry quickly by hand over the lowest heat until the sesame mixture is evenly coated with white sugar.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Once the sugar and sesame seeds have formed a clump, quickly pour the sesame seeds onto a cutting board and roll them out quickly. You must be quick.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Roll the dough until it's about the same thickness as the nougat, then cut it into strips and small pieces.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Done~