10 January 2011 | 60 comments
Posted in Chinese, cookie/ cracker, Featured Articles, snacks, Vegetarian
Sesame seeds are not only rich in magnesium and copper but also a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fiber. Besides that, they also contain lignans, including unique content of sesamin, which are phytoestrogens with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Among edible oils from the six types of plants (sesame, groundnut, cottonseed, sunflower, corn and olive), sesame oil has the highest antioxidant content. The nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverized before consumption. While sesame seeds have many health benefits, they can cause allergic reaction to some individuals. So, parents and caretakers should be mindful of this when introducing sesame seeds into a child’s diet.
My family loves sesame seeds for its aromatic flavour. As my son is not allergic to these seeds, I use sesame seeds extensively in my cooking and baking. Speaking of baking, these baked sesame crisps are a great way to introduce sesame seeds to your child’s diet.
These crisps are incredibly simple and easy-to-make, best for those who have a sudden urge to bake something quick. (Don’t be surprised, I belong to this group too!). The method is very straight forward. Egg white is used to bind the toasted sesame seeds. By combining with sugar, flour and butter, a mixture is formed. When the mixture is spread out into a thin layer and baked, it is “transformed” into a crunchy crisp. The tricky part is to make sure each layer is spread thinly and evenly, which means no overlapping of sesame seeds. A fork and a little patience are all you need to achieve that.
For taste wise, these crisps are not sweet at all but filled with nutty and fragrant sesame flavour. They are extremely addictive too!! I’m sure kids will love to munch on these crunchy yet nutritious crisps as snack. Perhaps you can make them as festive cookies for the coming Chinese Lunar New Year.
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Cookin' Canuck says:
10 January 2011 at 11:57 pm
My mum used to buy me packages of these treats when I was a kid. How fun that I can make them for my own kids with this recipe!
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:04 pm
Cookin’ Canuck: Yes, it is definitely healthier, cheaper and fun to make these treats at home! 😉
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Joanne says:
11 January 2011 at 1:18 am
I love the very distinct flavor of sesame seeds, especially in dessert form! These look delicious!
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:11 pm
Joanne: Thanks!! Glad that you like it. 😉
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:35 pm
Tigerfish: Thanks!! Yes, a healthy and nutritious snack. 😉
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MaryMoh says:
11 January 2011 at 7:24 am
Wow…these look very addictive. I must bookmark this to try someday. Thanks very much for sharing. Yes, sesame seeds are very good for health.
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:49 pm
MaryMoh: Thanks! Hope you like it! Happy trying! 😉
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anncoo says:
11 January 2011 at 8:25 am
This looks so easy to make and I want to try this for sure. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:49 pm
Anncoo: Yes, easy-peasy job for you! Looking forward to your feedback! 😉
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Esther says:
11 January 2011 at 8:45 am
Yum! They remind me of these sesame “candy”. They look exactly the same, but the “candy” is chewy.
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:52 pm
Esther: Yes, I know what you mean. I call it “芝麻糖” (in Cantonese). This one is less sweet than the candy. Give it a try! 😉
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Kitchen Corner says:
11 January 2011 at 9:44 am
I would love to eat this sesame crisp. It looks very crispy and crunchy! Could be one of the Chinese New Year cookies!
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:53 pm
Kitchen Corner: Thanks!! Yes, perfect as CNY cookies. 😉
Jess @ Bakericious says:
11 January 2011 at 11:11 am
These sesame crisp looks crunchy and cripsy, good for CNY!
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:55 pm
Jess: Very addictive too! Oh yes, great for this coming CNY. 😉
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Shirley says:
11 January 2011 at 11:17 am
Where can I get these sesame?
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:58 pm
Shirley: You can get it at the supermarket (eg NTUC or Cold Storage) under the dried goods section. Alternatively, you can try any Chinese medicinal shop or stall selling dried goods in the wet market. Hope it helps. 😉
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food-4tots says:
11 January 2011 at 11:59 pm
Alice: It’s very crispy and crunchy. How much do you want? 😉
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jo says:
11 January 2011 at 1:05 pm
Looks awfully yummy and I’m definitely inspired to give this a try. Great for CNY and gorgeous clicks as well.
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food-4tots says:
13 January 2011 at 1:29 pm
Thanks! Happy trying! Hope you will like this CNY treat! 😉
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Mika says:
11 January 2011 at 4:55 pm
I always said to myself I need to introduce more seeds in my diet…I read sesame seeds have omega-3 too, I’m not sure about that…
I like the idea to eat them during my breakfasts, it will be an energy booster…Reply
food-4tots says:
12 January 2011 at 12:01 am
Mika: Give this recipe a try. It’s the easiest way to enjoy these sesame seeds. 😉
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Ching @ LCOM says:
11 January 2011 at 11:51 pm
Wah, I like this! Perhaps I will make this for CNY. Hehe…. thanks! 🙂
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food-4tots says:
12 January 2011 at 12:03 am
Ching (LCOM): Yes, an easy and tasty treat for your kids. Hope you will like it! 😉
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food-4tots says:
12 January 2011 at 11:56 pm
Angie: Thanks! Looking forward to see your post! 😉
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mycookinghut says:
12 January 2011 at 6:49 am
I love sesame and always like to add some toasted sesame in noodle dishes that I make.
This is definitely a healthy snacks! Thanks for sharing as I have always wanted to know how to make. 🙂food-4tots says:
12 January 2011 at 11:57 pm
Lee Mei (MCH): I did that too and even added them to my rice and soup. Hope it suits your palate. 😉
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Tastes of Home (Jen) says:
12 January 2011 at 11:48 am
I love sesame seeds crisps! Your version look extra crispy and yummy! I can’t wait to try this out, hopefully mine will turn out as good. Another great recipe from you 🙂
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food-4tots says:
13 January 2011 at 1:30 pm
Jen (TOH): Thanks! I’m sure you can do it too! Looking forward to your post!
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noobcook says:
12 January 2011 at 1:32 pm
wah… love that they look so thin and crisp. every mouthful must be a delight =)
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food-4tots says:
12 January 2011 at 11:58 pm
Noobcook: Yes, a wonderful treat for both adults and kids. 😉
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Xiaolu says:
14 January 2011 at 5:11 pm
These look and sound so delicious. Do you think they would taste good with black sesame, too?
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food-4tots says:
15 January 2011 at 11:45 pm
Xiaolu: Thanks!! Haven’t tried it before. It will definitely yield a different result I guess. No harm giving it a try. It’d be better to include some white sesame seeds so that it will be easier to judge them and can avoid burnt black sesame seeds during baking. Hope it helps. 😉
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michelle says:
26 January 2011 at 9:33 am
Hi food-4tots,
I have tried your recipe. Taste is great but my problem was the crisps sticked on the parchment paper. When I removed the crisps, the bottom of the crisps were sticked with the parchment paper which was quite difficult to peel off. Would really appreciate it if you could point to me my mistake here. Thanks a lot.Reply
food-4tots says:
26 January 2011 at 9:40 am
Michelle: Thanks for your kind feedback!! I suggest that you use GLAD BAKE (non-stick baking and cooking paper) which can be bought in supermarket under the same section selling aluminum foil and cling wrap. It may be slightly expensive but the quality is guaranteed satisfactory. Hope it helps! 😉
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michelle says:
26 January 2011 at 11:12 am
Thanks for your prompt reply. I’ll try GLAD BAKE.
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food-4tots says:
28 January 2011 at 9:03 pm
Michelle: You’re always welcome! 😉
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Magienoire says:
2 June 2011 at 5:13 pm
Juz made it! My 22mo is currently munching on it. Not sweet so juz right for him. Yummy! But so little 🙁 Only got about 20 crisps. Will probably finish in 1 sitting. I must remember to double the recipe the next time. There will definitely be a next time as I didn’t have enough to satisfy the cravings. Thanks anyway for our tasty snack!
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food-4tots says:
5 June 2011 at 12:12 am
Magienoire: Thanks for your kind feedback. Yes, you need to double or triple the recipe in your next attempt as it is a highly addictive snack. Is your son ready for tree nuts? I only introduced tree nuts and peanuts to my son after he reached 5 yrs old. 😉
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Magienoire says:
9 June 2011 at 12:37 am
I’m not sure abt my son but my 6yo daughter is allergic to tree nuts and peanuts – they give her really bad eczema. So I’m not testing them on him yet. But I so wanna try your almond crisps… Ended up with this so that everyone can eat.
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Jackay says:
6 June 2012 at 6:52 am
These are so yummy! I altered it slightly to fit our family diet: I subbed some processor whizzed coconut sugar for the castor and used whole wheat flour instead of white. Thank you so much for the great recipe! It worked beautifully! 🙂
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food-4tots says:
9 June 2012 at 6:07 pm
Jackay: Thanks for sharing your healthy version. So glad that your family loves it! 😉
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Novi says:
22 October 2012 at 11:48 pm
I’d like to try your recipe. Can i use black sesame seed instead?
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food-4tots says:
26 October 2012 at 12:46 pm
Novi: Yes, you may try. Toast your black sesame seeds first. 😉
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Yenni says:
14 June 2013 at 9:42 pm
How long can they stay fresh for in an airtight container?
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food-4tots says:
17 June 2013 at 8:30 am
Yenni: If you have a good quality airtight container, it can stay fresh for a week. 😉
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Lisa says:
6 August 2013 at 4:20 pm
Can I use black sesame?
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food-4tots says:
13 August 2013 at 1:12 pm
Lisa: Yes, you may try but the taste will turn out different. 😉
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Lisa says:
13 August 2013 at 1:31 pm
Is it bitter?
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food-4tots says:
16 August 2013 at 5:34 pm
Lisa: Yes. Maybe you can mix both. 😉
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Bonoca says:
11 August 2014 at 10:49 pm
I’m currently living in Israel and the local bakeries make these wonderful cookies. Have been searching online for a recipe and it appears yours has the same ingredients. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks so much for posting!
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food-4tots says:
18 August 2014 at 10:29 am
Bonoca: Happy trying!! Hope it will suit your palate! 🙂
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Lynn says:
2 September 2014 at 7:07 am
Hi
I bake them last night as a little gift for my gal’s teachers. I managed to finish everything in 1.5hours and was thankful every single piece came out golden brown although the shape is not as circular as yours. How did you make yours so round with neat edges? I used 1/2 tablespoon batter per piece and yielded 28 pieces exactly. Thank you for sharing this recipe with photos! They worked! My gal gave thumbs up when she tasted it!Reply
food-4tots says:
2 September 2014 at 10:55 am
Lynn: Thank you for the feedback. You can use your finger tips (lightly wet) to share the crisps. Another trick is to use a piece of cardboard paper to cut out the circle, then spread the mixture on top. Hope it helps! 🙂
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