Crispy, golden-brown sesame sticks, also known as Chinese sesame sticks, biji, or majiang, are a delightful treat originating from China and enjoyed worldwide. These addictive snacks feature a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, a satisfying crunchy texture, and an irresistible coating of sesame seeds. They're perfect for munching on as a snack, serving as a side dish to Asian-inspired meals, or gifting to friends and family. This article presents two delectable recipes for sesame sticks: a classic version and a unique variation infused with the aromatic flavors of Szechuan peppercorns. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, making them accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create these irresistible sesame stick treats in your own kitchen!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SESAME STICKS
Make and share this Sesame Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by adopt a greyhound
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 48 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cream the butter. Add the flour, and salt. Mix until butter is completely blended into the flour mixture.
- Blend in the egg, parmesan cheese and sesame oil. Mix until it looks like cookie dough.
- Press out on parchment paper in a 10 X 15 inch sheet pan until 1/4 inch thick and press in the sesame seeds. (Try to have a rectangle and equal thickness.).
- Use a pizza cutter, and cut into 1/2 X 1/2 inch pieces and spread out on the parchment paper so they are not touching.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minute until golden.
SESAME CRUNCH STICKS
These crispy breadsticks pair perfectly with our Hummus Dip.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes about 4 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in buttermilk and 1 cup sesame seeds until mixture forms a dough. Divide into quarters; wrap in plastic. Chill 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, and soy sauce. Transfer one piece of dough to a lightly floured work surface; roll out into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut into strips, about 3/8 inch wide and 10 inches long. Brush strips with egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup sesame seeds.
- Arrange strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
SESAME YAM STICKS
Make and share this Sesame Yam Sticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Boil or bake yams until soft but not mushy.
- Let cool or refrigerate overnight.
- Peel and cut yams into pieces about 2 x 1/2 x 1/2.
- Roll yam sticks in sesame seeds, pressing to make seeds stick.
- Sauté in oil for one minute on each side, drain and cool.
- Serve cool or broil briefly to crisp sticks and serve hot.
BACON WRAPPED SESAME BREAD STICKS
Bacon rules! My grandparents had pigs on their farm when I was growing up. They always cured their own meats and made homemade jams, jelly and preserves. These snacks remind me of home. These babies will keep you coming back for more. Quick, easy and darn tasty! Cooking with Passion, sw:)
Provided by Sherri Williams
Categories Other Snacks
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. gather ingredients. mix goat cheese and jam together in a small mixing bowl
- 2. spread goat cheese mixture on breadsticks. wrap 2 ready made bacon strips around breadsticks
- 3. bake bacon wrapped bread sticks in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes or until bacon is crispy
- 4. remove from oven and drizzle with syrup. top with pecans. enjoy!
SHRIMP AND SESAME STICKS WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Make shrimp filling:
- Pulse together all filling ingredients in a food processor until they form a coarse paste.
- Make sticks:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Cover phyllo with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and then a dampened kitchen towel. Put 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface, keeping remainder covered, and brush generously with butter. Stack 2 more phyllo sheets on top, generously buttering each.
- Cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise, then arrange 1 half with a long side nearest you. With dampened fingers shape 3 tablespoons shrimp filling into a narrow rope along edge nearest you, then roll up paste tightly in phyllo to form a long thin roll. Make another roll with other half of stack. Make 6 more rolls with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and shrimp filling.
- Lightly brush top of rolls with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds and kosher salt. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 sticks and arrange, seam sides down, 1 inch apart on 2 large baking sheets. Bake sticks in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until phyllo is golden brown, about 15 minutes total.
- Transfer sticks to a rack to cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce.
SESAME STICKS
Categories Bread Bake Vegetarian Quick & Easy Sesame Gourmet
Yield Makes about 15 sesame sticks
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the butter with salt and pepper, brush it on the bread sticks, and roll the sticks in the sesame seeds. Bake the sesame sticks on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes, or until they are golden.
Tips:
- Use high-quality sesame seeds for the best flavor.
- Toast the sesame seeds before using to enhance their flavor.
- If you need to substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour, add an extra 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it is no longer sticky.
- Roll out the dough thinly for crispy sesame sticks.
- Brush the sesame sticks with oil before baking for a golden brown crust.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top of the sesame sticks before baking for extra flavor.
- Bake the sesame sticks until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Let the sesame sticks cool completely before enjoying.
- Store the sesame sticks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Sesame sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack on the go. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious sesame sticks at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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