Meni-meniyong
(Sesame-honey Sweet) Recipe

Origin: Mali      Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

200g sesame seeds
240ml honey
4 tbsp unsalted butter

Meni-meniyong
(Sesame-honey Sweet) Preparation:

Method:

Place the sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in an oven pre-heated to 220°C for about 10 minutes. Add the honey and butter to a small saucepan and heat over a medium-low flame until the mixture begins to bubble and starts to darken (about 5 minutes).

Stir the sesame seeds into the honey mixture and spread out some 5cm thick onto a buttered baking tray. Allow to cool until just warm and cut into sticks. Allow these to cool completely then serve.

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