Pastelaki

Main

Ingredients

• 500 grams sesame seeds
• 500 grams honey
• 100g pistachios

Method

1. Toast sesame seeds over medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add the pistachios and continue toasting for another 5 minutes or until the sesame has started to turn golden in colour
2. Remove the sesame seeds and pistachios from the pan and set aside
3. In the same pan (that you’ve allowed to cool slightly) pour in the honey and bring it to a boil over medium high heat. As soon as the honey starts to boil and bubble, carefully pour the toasted sesame and pistachio back in
4. Stir constantly for up to 10 minutes for soft and sticky texture, or continue cooking for another 10 minutes for a harder and crunchy result
5. Line a 25x20cm tray with baking paper and transfer the sesame honey mix evenly
6. Top with another sheet of baking paper and use the back of a large spoon or small rolling pin to gently press down and compact everything together
7. Allow to cool completely
8. Cut into bars or diamond shapes. If you’re saving them for later, separate each one with baking paper so they don't stick together and store in an airtight container