Sesame Honey Cakes (Sesamis)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Sesame seeds — 200 g (7.1 oz)
- Honey — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Salt — a pinch
Method
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.
- In a separate small pan, warm the honey with the olive oil and salt until it becomes fluid.
- Stir the toasted sesame seeds into the honey and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture onto an oiled tray or slab and spread to an even thickness.
- While still warm, cut into small bars or diamonds with an oiled knife.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Introduction: Crisp little cakes of toasted sesame seeds bound with honey, a favourite sweet at weddings and festivals.
Cultural Background: Sesamis, sesame seeds cooked in honey, were closely associated with weddings and fertility in ancient Greece, sesame being considered a symbol of abundance, and were also sold as street sweets in the agora.
Tips: Work quickly while the mixture is warm — it hardens fast and becomes difficult to cut once cool.
Variations: A few crushed toasted nuts can be added to the mixture for texture.
Nutrition: Approx. 180 kcal per piece.
FAQs:
Q: Why were these linked to weddings?
A: Sesame’s abundance of tiny seeds made it a natural symbol of fertility and plenty at Greek wedding celebrations.
Q: How should these be stored?
A: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature; they will soften if left uncovered.
- Sesame seeds — 200 g (7.1 oz)
- Honey — 150 g (5.3 oz)
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Salt — a pinch
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