sesame brittle

Homemade Fah Sung Thong (Peanut and Sesame Brittle) lightly spiced with chili flakes and five-spice powder. They are fresh, light, and crunchy.(Makes 40 pieces)

Fah Sung Thong (Peanut and Sesame Brittle)

peanuts ((8 oz/225 grams))

salt

five-spice powder

½ tsp red pepper flakes

sesame seeds ((toasted) (35 grams))

sugar ((220 grams))

tbsp vinegar

water ((80 milliliters))

Place peanuts in a single layer and roast in a 350°F (180°C) oven for about 13 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and immediately toss with salt and five-spice powder. Set aside and allow it to cool.

Line a 10 in x 6½ in pan with parchment paper (please see recipe notes below).  Sprinkle half the sesame seeds and all the nuts over base of tin. Sprinkle the red chili flakes on the top. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, and water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. This should take about 3 minutes. Bring to a boil. Cover and allow it to continue boiling for approximately 16 minutes or until sugar turns a light amber color or is between 300°F (149°C) and 310°F (154°C). Turn off heat.

Pour melted sugar over peanuts and sesame seeds. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds evenly on the top.

After about 5 minutes cut candy into rectangles before it cools completely.

A quick, from scratch, homemade sesame brittle. Just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes! An excellent food gift to ship. Plus, it can be made vegan!

Homemade Sesame Brittle

butter ((70 grams))

sugar ((200 grams))

table salt

raw sesame seeds ((160 grams))

Line an 8- or 9-inch metal pan (or a 7x11 or 9x13 pan) with foil or parchment, and spray with cooking spray. Set aside. Measure out your sesame seeds and place near your stovetop.

Combine butter, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed 1.5 or 2-quart pot. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. It usually takes about 4 minutes for the butter and sugar to melt together. Continue to cook another minute or two, stirring occasionally, until the sugar mixture becomes a light amber color.

Place in a candy thermometer. (This may be difficult. You may need to tilt the pot to get the syrup high enough to take a reading.) When the syrup is between 290-300F, add the sesame seeds. This usually is 7-10 minutes after I put the pot on the stove.

Continue to stir and cook until the seeds take on a light amber color. This usually only takes an extra 2-3 minutes for me.

Immediately remove from heat and pour into the prepared pan. Let cool at least an hour before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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