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Sesame Peanut Candy

Crunchy Sesame Peanut Candy is a lightly sweet, delicious and festive treat, usually enjoyed at Chinese New Year.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 28
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 180 g peanuts toasted
  • 75 g white sesame seeds toasted
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 36 ml maltose
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Toast the peanuts and sesame seeds in a dry skillet or in the oven until aromatic, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Keep the white sesame seeds and peanuts warm in a 200°F/93°C oven for 20 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, place an 8" by 10" pan in the oven to warm up.
  4. Combine water, vinegar, maltose and sugar into a small saucepan with a candy thermometer attached by the side.
  5. Heat over medium heat and do not stir the mixture until it turns into a syrup.
  6. When the sugar syrup temperature reaches 275°F-280°F/135°C-138°C, turn off the heat and add salt.
  7. Take the peanut and white sesame seeds out of the oven and pour the mixture into the syrup.
  8. Quickly combine the mixture with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula. Remove saucepan from stove.
  9. Dump the sesame mixture into the warmed 8" by 10" by 1" pan, lined with a piece of parchment paper.
  10. Level and flatten the nuts and seeds.
  11. Fold the parchment paper in half to cover the candy and use a rolling pin to press the candy evenly to compact it.
  12. Transfer candy out of the pan onto a cutting board and roll it with the rolling pin to further compact the candy.
  13. Cut the candy with a sharp thin blade knife while it is still very warm into ½" by 1" bite pieces.

Notes

  • Pan size: 8"x 10"x 1"

Nutrition Information

Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 60mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 0.2IU (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 60mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 0.2IU 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.