Sesame seed candy

Sesame seed candy is a delightful confection made from sesame seeds combined with sugar or honey, then shaped into bars or balls. This tasty treat is enjoyed in many regions around the world, from the Middle East and South Asia to East Asia. Depending on the locale, the candy can be either chewy or crunchy. Often referred to as sesame candy, sesame bars, or sesame crunch, it sometimes contains nuts or other flavor enhancements.

In Greece and Cyprus, a similar sweet called pasteli is made with honey and often incorporates nuts. In India, you'll find various versions such as Assamese tilor laru and Maharashtran tilgul ladoo. In Pakistan, particularly in the city of Chakwal, sesame candy known as Rewri is a local favorite.

Iran boasts its own variant called Peshtezik, a traditional sesame candy especially popular during holidays like Nowruz and Yalda. In the Middle East, countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria offer simsimiyah or simismiyeh, available in both crunchy and chewy varieties.

In Indonesia, sesame seed candy is referred to as Ting-Ting Wijen, and there's also a version with peanuts called Ting-Ting Kacang, influenced by Chinese cuisine. Lastly, in Poland, you will find sezamki, a sesame seed candy made with thin layers of honey, typically without any nuts.

No matter where you are, sesame seed candy provides a sweet and nutty treat that is sure to delight!