May 16, 2023
This tasty take marries the earthy flavour of matcha powder (green tea) with the sweetness of maple syrup & the nuttiness of roasted black and white sesame seeds
NOTE: If you don't have maple syrup handy, a non vegan version can be made subbing honey for the maple syrup.
Recipe created for Nuttelex by the talented Chef Berlinda
1Combine sugar, maple syrup/honey, matcha powder, water & salt in a small pot. Cook on medium heat and stir until it gradually forms a smooth slurry.
2Add in the roasted black & white sesame, stir constantly for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place a candy thermometer in the mixture, until it reaches about 120-130°C.
3Remove pot from heat and stir in Nuttelex & vanilla extract till melted.
4Add baking soda & combine well. (The mixture will foam up a bit as it reacts with the acid from the caramelisation of the sugar)
5Pour the mixture into a 8 or 9 inch metal tray with a well- lined baking sheet and set aside on a cooling rack.
6Once cooled & hardened, break or slice the sesame slab into bite-sized pieces and serve or place in airtight container.
