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Meni-Meniyong

Meni-meniyong is a  very wonderful Malinese sesame-honey sweet. It's easy to make and is great for kids and adults alike.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mali
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Sesame seeds -1 cup
  • Honey -1 cup
  • Butter, unsalted -4 tablespoons

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until it bubbles and darkens somewhat, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir the toasted sesame seeds into honey mixture. Spread the mass onto a buttered baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Cool until it is just warm and break or cut into finger-sized pieces. Cool completely and serve.
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