Mali | Desserts | Honey | Sesame

Meni-meniyong

(Malinese sesame-honey sweet)

Yield: About 40 pieces


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Sesame seeds 1 cup
Honey 1 cup
Butter, unsalted 4 Tbsp

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Toast → Caramelize → Mix → Form
  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven about 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool.
  2. Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4". Cool until it is just warm and cut into finger-sized pieces.
  4. Return the cut pieces to the baking sheet, cool completely and serve.

VARIATIONS

  • After cutting into sticks, roll in more toasted sesame seeds to coat.

NOTES

  • This is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet that is easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike.