How to Make Kang Jung (Sesame Candies)

Serves:  4

Preparation time: 30 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients needed to make Kang Jung (Sesame Candies):

• 2 cups sesame seeds
• 4 tbsp honey
• ¾ cup water
• 1 cup light brown sugar

Cooking instructions for Kang Jung (Sesame Candies):

• Heat a large skillet over moderate heat and toss the sesame seeds into it.
• Roast them over low heat, stirring often, for about 4-5 minutes or until they start crackling and give out a nutty aroma.
• Tip them into a bowl and set aside.
• Pour water into the skillet and stir in a splash of honey as well brown sugar until well mixed.
• Cook it over low heat, stirring regularly, for about 5-7 minutes or until the sugar melts and the mixture thickens into syrup.
• Return the sesame seeds into the skillet and stir them all together until well coated with the syrup.
• Spread it immediately into an even layer over a cookie sheet, previously greased with a lashing of oil and top it up with a sheet of parchment paper.
• Run a rolling pin on top to flatten out the sesame layer and set aside for about 5 minutes or until the candy cools and sets completely.
• Peel off the parchment paper and slice the candies into 1’’ squares.
• Remove the cookie sheet too and store them at room temperature, in an airtight container.
• Tuck them in whenever you are hungry and enjoy!

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