Sweet And Hot Sesame Nori Strips Recipes

SWEET AND HOT SESAME NORI STRIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the rice syrup and oil in a small bowl then stir in the cayenne.
• Place the sesame seeds in a small bowl, with water to cover.
• Swish to rinse and pour off any floaters.
• Drain the seeds in a strainer, then transfer to a dry skillet and toast until fragrant.
• Tear each nori sheet into three strips.
• Use a pastry brush to paint each strip with a thick coat of the syrup mixture.
• Sprinkle liberally with toasted sesame seeds and sprinkle liberally with salt.
• Place the nori strips on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes to allow the coating to set, then turn the strips over and paint the other sides with the syrup mixture.
• Sprinkle as before with sesame seeds and salt.
• Return to the oven for 10 minutes, then set aside for 20 minutes to crisp.
• Break each strip in two pieces.
• Great snack with hot sake or beer.

TOASTED NORI WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Toast the nori by passing each sheet repeatedly over a hot burner untli it becomes crisp and the color dulls.
• Put the sheets together and using scissors, slice them into thin strips, then into squares.
• Toast the seeds and salt in a dry skillet over medium heat until the seeds begin to color. Grind them just enough for the salt to adhere. You can use a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle(or your food processor). Combiine with the nori and pepper flakes.
• Cool, then store in a covered jar so they will stay crisp. Enjoy!