Salted Peanut Pasteli (Sesame Bar)
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups (465g) salted and roasted peanuts, shelled
- 2 cups (250g) sesame seeds
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (175g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (20ml) lemon juice
METHOD
- Toast the sesame seeds in a pan for 20 minutes, stirring so they brown evenly. Let them cool. Put the sugar and honey in a medium saucepan. Place over high heat and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves (30-40 seconds). Reduce the heat and boil for 4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the lemon juice, sesame seeds, and peanuts. Stir continuously for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it out using a spoon dipped in a little vegetable oil. If you have a small rolling pin, grease it with vegetable oil and use it to press the mixture evenly.
- Score the pasteli (sesame bar) with a pizza cutter. Let it cool for another half hour and then cut it completely. Store in an airtight container.
