Jiangjin Sesame Stick

Jiangjin Sesame Stick

　　The method of making sesame sticks has a long history, and you can also feel the charm of these distinctive delicacies during the preparation process. The sesame stick is a very unique Chongqing snack, primarily made with sesame as the main ingredient. It is cooked mainly through boiling and has a delicate and fragrant taste. Follow the recipe provided by the Meishijie website to make this special snack together！

　　Main ingredients: 2000g sesame seeds, 75g raw peanuts

　　Seasonings: 150g white sugar, 130g maltose, 15g lard (refined). Production Process

　　1. Roast peanuts: Select high-quality peanuts, roast until crisp, and remove the red skins.

　　2. Peel sesame seeds: Rinse sesame seeds with clean water to remove husks and other impurities, soak in water for a day and night, drain, and place in a container. Pound with a pestle, then rinse again to completely remove the outer skin. Roast until ready for use.

　　3. Boil sugar: Place white sugar in a pot, add 3.5kg of water, heat and bring to a boil until dissolved. Purify with egg whites to remove impurities, then add maltose. Once the maltose is dissolved, filter again. Boil until the temperature reaches around 120°C, then add lard. Continue boiling until the temperature reaches 135°C, then remove from heat.

　　4. Mix and shape: After the syrup is boiled and removed from the heat, pour in the sesame seeds and peanuts at the same time. Quickly mix them, then spread and flatten on a work surface. Use the "flip knife" technique to neaten the edges. Then form strips, cut into pieces, and shape.

　　Nutrition of Sesame Sticks

　　Sesame sticks are rich in sesame, which has significant health benefits. Sesame is very high in vitamin E, which helps delay aging. It nourishes internal organs, strengthens bones and muscles, and boosts energy. It can build up the body, promote longevity, nourish liver and kidneys, moisturize spleen and lungs, and relieve dry cough due to lung yin deficiency and dry skin.

　　Regular consumption of sesame can keep the skin soft, delicate, and smooth. People with habitual constipation may have toxins remaining in their intestines that can harm the liver and cause rough skin. Sesame can lubricate the intestines to treat constipation and also has a skin-moisturizing effect. Those who lose weight through dieting may not get enough nutrients, leading to dry and rough skin.

　　Sesame contains substances that prevent weight gain, such as lecithin, choline, and inositol, so eating a lot of sesame won’t lead to weight gain. While dieting to lose weight, consuming sesame can help improve rough skin.