Sesame and Crystallized Ginger Crunch

Kkae Gangjeong

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    twenty-five

    4 cm pieces
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Korean Food Made Simple: Easy and Delicious Korean Recipes to Prepare at Home

By Judy Joo

Published 2016

  • About

Sesame crunch is a nutty candy that makes an appearance in many cultures, including Korea. Growing up in the States, I bought them individually wrapped from bins alongside caramels and other sweets. I like them just as much now as I did then, but when I make them I tend to gild the lily, adding crystallized ginger and dipping them in chocolate. One of the keys to good sesame crunch is to use very fresh sesame seeds. Sesame seeds can easily turn rancid, so be sure to taste them before you st