Black Sesame Syrup
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- Serves
- 3 cups
- Prep Time
- 5 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 1 Hour
This delectable simple syrup recipe is intended for a variety of uses. It is viscous enough to pour over pancakes or add to a cocktail, and light enough to sweeten milk or coffee beverages. Toasting the sesame seeds and lightly grinding them releases their oils and develops an earthy, nutty, and delicate flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cup black sesame seeds
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cup water
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Directions
- Step 1
In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, coarsely grind sesame seeds. Add to a saucepan and toast over medium-low heat. The seeds will develop a nutty aroma and an oily sheen. Be careful to not burn them.
- Step 2
Add sugar and water to the pot and stir to dissolve sugar. Raise temperature to medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 3
Simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the syrup reaches your desired taste and consistency.
- Step 4
Using a fine mesh strainer and a cheesecloth or coffee filter, strain syrup. If you want a thicker syrup at this point, put the strained portion back onto the heat and reduce to desired consistency.