Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet

Name: Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups white sesame seeds; 2 cups raw almonds; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup honey; 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying almonds); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp anise seeds (or fennel seeds), ground; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt

55 minMediumServes 12320 cal/serving

North AfricanDessertStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups white sesame seeds
2 cups raw almonds
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup honey
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying almonds)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp anise seeds (or fennel seeds), ground
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Toast 2 cups all-purpose flour in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes until it turns a pale golden color and smells nutty. Transfer to a large bowl.
2

Toast 2 cups white sesame seeds in the same dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer to the bowl with the flour.
3

Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying almonds) in the skillet over medium heat. Fry 2 cups raw almonds for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until deep golden. Drain on paper towels and let cool completely.
4

Once the almonds are cool, grind them coarsely in a food processor, pulsing 4 to 5 times. They should be a rough meal, not a fine paste. Add to the bowl.
5

Add 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground anise seeds (or fennel seeds), 1/2 tsp fine salt, and 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
6

Drizzle in 1/2 cup honey and 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands until the mixture holds together when squeezed. If it is too dry, add a little more honey.
7

Press the sellou into a serving dish or roll into small balls. Serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

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What is Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet?

A dense, crumbly Moroccan energy confection made from toasted sesame seeds, fried almonds, toasted flour, honey, and warm spices. Traditionally served during Ramadan and celebrations, it keeps for weeks at room temperature. This reference files it under North African dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

Is toasting the nuts or seeds for Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet necessary?

Step 2 reads: "Toast 2 cups white sesame seeds in the same dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant." It is quick and it shows. Step 2 browns the natural oils, which deepens the flavor; raw, they taste flat by comparison. Watch the pan, because they go from toasted to burnt in under a minute.

Can I make Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet keto-friendly?

A serving of Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Can I make Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Keep Sellou Toasted Sesame Almond Sweet covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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