I am a huge sesame seed fan. I love the nutty flavor and I feel like they make meals more exciting. I made toasted sesame sugar to add to my tea and I’m pretty much obsessed with it now.
Sugar made out of sesame seeds might sound a little weird, I know. But sesame syrup exists, so why not sugar, too? You have to try it. It’s really good. I liked it in both sweet and earthy tea blends.
It’s also a great addition to pastries. A little sprinkle of this sugar and it completely changes the feel of the food. Think tahini. It’s so versatile and it adds an exotic nuance.
I store my toasted sesame sugar in small tins. I like them because I can throw them into my purse, making it easy to carry with me on the go. They also make lovely gifts.
TOASTED SESAME SUGAR RECIPE
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cups of sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
Directions
- Grind the sesame seeds using a pestle and mortar or a coffee grinder.
- Add the seeds to a medium saucepan and toast over medium-low heat until it leaves a nutty aroma.
- Add sugar and water and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Raise the temperature to medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 40 minutes then strain the separate the liquids from the solids.
- Discard the solids and allow the liquids to cool (they will crystalize into sugar).
- Store in a tin or small jar.
- Enjoy!