Best Sesame Seed And Honey Sticks From Mali Meni Meniyong Recipes

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SESAME SEED AND HONEY STICKS FROM MALI (MENI-MENIYONG)



Sesame seed and honey sticks from Mali (Meni-meniyong) image

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Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 3

100 g sesame seeds
50 g margarine
1 cup honey or 1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the sesame seeds in a shallow pan without any oil, until they begin to jump about and turn golden.
  • Shake the pan so that they do not stick or burn.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Using a heavy pan, heat the margarine and then add the honey.
  • Stir continuously until the mixture begins to caramelise.
  • Pour the sesame seeds into the warm mixture and stir thoroughly.
  • Transfer the mixture into a flat tin.
  • As the mixture cools, shape it into sticks either by cutting or rolling, and then coating it with more sesame seeds if required.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1963, Fat 89.9, SaturatedFat 14, Sodium 496.1, Carbohydrate 303.2, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 278.7, Protein 19.2

MENI-MENIYONG



Meni-Meniyong image

Meni-meniyong is a very wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike.

Provided by AFN Snr Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Sesame seeds -1 cup
Honey -1 cup
Butter, unsalted -4 tablespoons

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Cool until it is just warm and break or cut into finger-sized pieces. Cool completely and serve.

MENI-MENIYONG (MALINESE SESAME-HONEY SWEET)



Meni-Meniyong (Malinese Sesame-Honey Sweet) image

Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's very easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike. I didn't include cooling time. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     African

Time 20m

Yield 40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool.
  • Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cool until it is just warm and cut into finger-sized pieces. Cool completely and serve.
  • (For a tasty coating that will keep fingers less sticky, roll the candy in more toasted sesame seeds to coat after cutting it into pieces.).

MENI-MENIYONG(MALI SESAME HONEY CANDY)



Meni-Meniyong(Mali Sesame Honey Candy) image

Meni-meniyong is a wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike.You can easily half or double this recipe. Addictingly good.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 40 pieces, about

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup honey
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF.
  • Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool.
  • Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cool until it is just warm and cut into finger-sized pieces. Cool completely and serve.
  • Variations.
  • •For a tasty coating that will keep fingers less sticky, roll the candy in more toasted sesame seeds to coat after cutting it into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 10.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7, Protein 0.7

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