Sesame seeds are a popular ingredient on Purim, when they are said to symbolize “Haman’s fleas”. This is a classic Syrian Jewish candy.
Ingredients
Servings 30 Pieces
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Pinch ground cloves
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Simsemiyeh - Sesame Candy
Amount per Serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Sodium
0.3
mg
0
%
Potassium
12
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
0.4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the sugar is caramelized. Stir in the sesame seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and lemon juice, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pour the sesame mixture onto a wet, smooth work surface, or onto a greased baking sheet. Spread out to a thickness of 1 inch. Using a sharp knife, cut the mixture into diamond shapes or let it harden and then break into chunks.
Notes
Recipe from Aromas of Aleppo: The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews by Poopa Dweck (Ecco 2007).
