Honeysesamebites Recipes

HONEY & SESAME BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
• Grease a shallow square 8inch cake tin and line with baking paper.
• In a small pan, melt the butter, honey and sugar together, over low heat, until sugar is dissolved.
• Remove from heat and add the other ingreadients, mix together.
• Pour into cake tin and level the top with the back of a metal spoon.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cut into squares whilst still warm.
• Remove from tin once completely cooled, this is important, if you lift them before they are completly cooled they will crumble.

GREEK SESAME HONEY CANDY (PASTELI)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• 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. You can enjoy pasteli as a natural energy bar. Sesame seeds are high in protein, but also contain healthy oils and antioxidants. If you've become dependent on store-bought energy bars, these will have no additives, and you can ensure they are gluten free if that is a concern. One variation you might try is adding some crushed nuts to the mixture, such as pistachios. Or lightly toast some of the sesame seeds to add a roasted flavor.

SESAME CHICKEN BITES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, sesame seeds and parsley. In a separate shallow bowl, mix mayonnaise and seasonings. Dip chicken in mayonnaise mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere to all sides., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; cook until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and adding additional oil as needed. Serve with sauce.