Sesame Brittle

Name: Sesame Brittle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (60 g) uncooked white quinoa; 1 cup (125 g) mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts), chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 cup (125 g) mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts), chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 cup (125 g) mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts), chopped into bite-size pieces; 1 cup (125 g) mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, and pine nuts), chopped into bite-size pieces; ⅓ cup (45 g) black, white, or a mix sesame seeds; ⅓ cup (45 g) black, white, or a mix sesame seeds; ⅓ cup (45 g) black, white, or a mix sesame seeds; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil); 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil); ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup; ¼ cup (55 g) packed brown sugar

Preparation info

Yield
8
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Chinese Homestyle

By Maggie Zhu

Published 2022

About

This crunchy brittle is made with nuts, sesame seeds, and quinoa, along with just enough sugar to bind everything together. It’s fun to make and keeps well. Munch on a piece after dinner or as a snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

⅓ cup (60 g) uncooked white quinoa
1 cup (125

Asia
China
Dessert
Snack
Dinner
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C; gas mark 3). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, covering the entire surface and all the edges to prevent spillover.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, nuts, sesame seeds, and salt. Stir to mix well.