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Gang Jeong (Sesame Candy)

This crunchy sesame seed candy, commonly served over traditional holidays, is quite addicting because it’s deliciously nutty and not overly sweet. You can use already toasted sesame seeds, but I prefer to toast them before making the candy because the flavor is so much better that way. Make sure to work quickly when you roll out the sesame seed mixture. It’s doesn’t take long for it to harden into candy
Course Dessert
Cuisine #Korean
Keyword #glutenfree, #KoreanPaleo, #nutfree, #realfood

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 300 g of sesame seeds, white, black, or both
  • 1 ” 2.5 cm ginger, minced
  • ½ 100g cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup 120 ml honey
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. If you are using raw sesame seeds, heat a large skillet over medium low heat. Add sesame seeds and toast them, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes until fragrant. If you are using toasted sesame seeds, start at the next step.
  2. Combine toasted sesame seeds and minced ginger in a bowl, mixing well.
  3. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Have another parchment paper of a similar size ready.
  4. Combine coconut sugar, honey, and sea salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat while constantly stirring. Once it comes to a full boil, let it cook for 2 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat. Immediately pour the sesame seeds and ginger into the hot syrup and stir. Pour and spread this mixture on the parchment lined baking sheet. Place the second parchment paper on top of the mixture. Use a rolling pin to flatten the candy into even thickness, about ¼ - ½ inch (6 to 12 mm).
  5. Remove the top piece of parchment paper, and let it cool for 10 minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut the Gang Jeong into rectangles or squares.
  6. Let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

You can even freeze Gang Jeong for up to 3 months.