Pasteli or honey sesame candy23
Prep Time: .5 hr | Serves 4
Pasteli or honey sesame candy23
Something of an ancient Greek version of a power bar, pasteli has been made with the same two ingredients for millennia: honey and sesame seeds. Pasteli can be eaten as candy or energy booster at any time, and it is a wonderful accompaniment to tea. Because it is very sweet, cut it into small pieces. Those with a sweet tooth can always eat more. On a side note – the quality and taste of the honey will have an effect on the final product. You can try this recipe with normal Australian, store bought honey, but I recommend using authentic Greek raw honey (Attiki)
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/3 cup Raw Greek honey (Attiki)
3 cups Hulled white sesame seeds
1 strip Lemon peel
METHOD
Gather the ingredients and then bring the honey and lemon peel (if using) to a boil in a saucepan. Add the sesame seeds, stirring continuously. Continue to cook while stirring to mix completely and thoroughly.
When the seeds are fully mixed in and the mixture has boiled again, remove the pan from the heat. Remove the lemon peel and discard it.
Place a piece of baking parchment on a cool work surface and spread out the hot mixture thinly and evenly (about 1/4-inch deep).
Cool the pasteli to room temperature before refrigerating it on the parchment paper (it doesn’t need to be covered). Chill for at least 2 to 3 hours.
Using kitchen shears, cut the pasteli together with parchment paper into small pieces, and serve. Peel off the parchment paper to eat. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
