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Ingredients
- 2 cups sesame seeds (brown or white)
- 2 1/2 cups dried dates, packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 300°.
2. Spread sesame seeds out on a large baking sheet, or on two smaller baking sheets. Make sure they're spread out evenly to ensure even toasting.
3. Toast sesame seeds in oven for 10 - 20 minutes, until slightly darker in colour and fragrant.
4. Transfer toasted sesame seeds to a food processor, then add the salt and dates. NOTE: If your dates are dry and hard, soak them in warm water for 5 - 10 minutes, until soft and malleable.
5. Blend all of the ingredients in the food processor for about 1 minute, or until the mixture begins to clump together. Test to see if it's ready by pinching together a small amount of the mixture with your fingers - if it holds together it's done.
6. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, then dump the sesame mixture into the pan. Using your hands, press the mixture into the pan. To flatten it out evenly in a pan, you can use a pastry roller or a small round glass.
7. Transfer pan to the fridge or freezer to let the mixture harden for at least 30 minutes. After the mixture has hardened, remove the mixture from the pan and cut into small bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.