Peanut & sesame brittle (花生芝麻糖)
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Peanut & sesame brittle (花生芝麻糖)
Description
The recipe starts by toasting halved peanuts and sesame seeds separately over low heat to deepen their nuttiness. The peanuts are coarsely chopped to give varied bite sizes. Sugar is melted and caramelized with butter in a non-stick pan over low heat, aiming for a smooth, sticky brown caramel without burning. Quickly mixing in the nuts and seeds ensures even coating before pouring the mix onto baking paper.
The mixture is pressed flat with another paper and a rolling pin to create an even thickness, then scored into pieces while still warm so they can be easily separated once cooled. The brittle hardens quickly as it cools, resulting in a crisp texture that balances sweetness with the rich nuttiness of peanuts and sesame.
Variations include substituting other nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts and adjusting roasting times for preferred flavor intensity. Proper timing during caramelization and working speed when shaping are key to success.
Ingredients
- 150 g peanuts 1 cup, skinless
- 150 g white sesame seeds 1 cup, or black sesame seeds
- 30 g butter 2 tbsp
- 250 g sugar 1 ¼ cups
Instructions
- Break peanuts into halves with your hands. Toast in a frying pan over a low heat until they become lightly brown. Coarsely chop them into smaller pieces (or crush them with a rolling pin).
- Toast sesame seeds the same way.
- In a non-stick pan over a low heat, melt butter then add sugar. Stir from time to time. Cook until it turns into a brown, smooth and sticky consistency (see note 1).
- Pour in peanuts and sesame seeds. Stir quickly until well combined. Turn off the heat.
- Put the mixture onto a sheet of baking paper placed over a chopping board. Put another sheet over (See note 2). Press the mixture into a flat block with the rolling pin. Cut the block into desired size and shape (See note 3).
- When completely cool, store brittle in an airtight container placed in a dry, dark place. Consume with 1 month.
Notes
- Prepare baking papers in advance as the caramel mixture hardens rapidly once off heat.
- Cook sugar and butter mixture slowly to avoid burning and achieve smooth caramel consistency.
- Cut brittle into pieces while still warm for clean edges and easier separation.
- Feel free to substitute or add other nuts like walnuts, cashews, or hazelnuts, ensuring they are toasted and chopped before mixing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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