Sesame Snaps
- Soomaali
- Sisin
- Français
- Croquants au sésame
- العربية
- not translated yet
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
Sesame snaps make for a great snack and they keep well. In Brava, these treats were always available when we visited relatives. Grandmothers and aunts, in particular, “had” to have them stashed in large tins and they would hand out one or two of these brittles to their nephews and nieces whenever they visited them. Never mind the cavities; the sugary crispiness was awesome. Childhood memories…
Sesame snaps (Sisin in Somali) are also popular in other parts of Somalia. In Brava, they are known as Zinoorho za Mashtaayta. They are called Mashatta when made into balls.
This recipe has very few ingredients: sesame seeds, sugar, and a little oil for rolling out the sesame paste. The oil can be eliminated altogether if you roll out the sesame paste on parchment paper.
When making sesame balls, it is better to reduce the sugar, so your teeth can get less of a workout. Biting into a sesame ball is much more difficult than tackling a thin sheet that crumbles easily.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Method
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Toast the sesame seeds for 4 to 5 minutes on medium heat, or until they become crunchy. Stir frequently to ensure even toasting. Transfer to a bowl.
Preheat the same pot on medium heat and melt the sugar gradually, adding a little sugar at a time. From time to time, lift the pot and use a swirling motion to mix. Do not stir. Melting the sugar will take 4 to 5 minutes.
With the pot still on medium heat, add the toasted sesame seeds and stir vigorously until the mixture becomes homogenous (about 1 minute). Do not leave on the heat for longer than that, otherwise the sesame paste will harden.
Wrap a large cutting board with aluminum foil and coat with 1 teaspoon of canola oil. Transfer the sesame paste on to the cutting board. Using a rolling pin, roll out the sesame paste into the desired thickness. We like the sesame snaps to be very thin.
Use a sturdy knife to cut into diamonds or squares. You should do the cutting while the sesame paste is still warm and soft.
For sesame balls, start shaping the balls with your hands while the sesame paste is still very warm and pliable. Use a spoon to scoop or wear food-safe gloves. Start with the outer edges and work your way inwards.
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Asalamu Calykum brother. Mashallah first of all I would love to say you are all doing amazing job. Jakallah Kheir. I am happy you guys put up all of my favorite food from Barawa as I am one. I love this siisiin receive as well. I wanted to know will you guys put up a recipe for Lado in the future? If you are familiar what I am referring to. Thank you so much once again.
Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
Thank you very much for your nice comment. We are happy you like the recipes. God willing, we will post the recipe for Laddu in the near future.
Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
Aad iyo aad ayaa u-mahadsan tahay walaal. Qaboojiyaha (fridge) waa meesha caadiga oo biyaha qaboojisa, barafkana (freezer) waa meesha biyaha baraf ka-dhigta.
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Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh,
Hadduu Ilaahay yiraahdo waan soo gelin doonnaa. Ciid Wanaagsan.
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Wacalaykum assalaam waraxmatullaahi wabarakaatuh,
Waan ku-faraxsan nahay inaad jeclaatay Xawaash iyo Soo’da Sisinta. Waxaan rajaynaynaa waxyaabaha kalena inaad isku daydid. Mahadsanid walaal.