Hejin Sesame Candy [Shanxi Hejin Specialty]

What is Hejin sesame candy? Authentic Shanxi Hejin specialty: Hejin sesame candy

Content summary:Do you want to know what Hejin sesame candy is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Hejin, Shanxi Province - Hejin Sesame Sugar. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Hejin Sesame Sugar. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Hejin Sesame Sugar and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Hejin sesame candy? How did the history of Hejin sesame candy come about? The production method of Hejin sesame candy, etc

Basic introduction of Hejin sesame candy

In the production process, Hejin sesame candy combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce sesame candy that is favored by consumers for its crispness, crispness, and sweetness

The white sesame used in Hejin sesame candy has the effects of moisturizing the intestines, promoting bowel movements, nourishing yin, and increasing milk as a supplement. The health benefits of sesame have long been described in ancient Chinese medicine: sesame is sweet and non-toxic, with the effects of strengthening muscles and bones, resisting hunger and thirst, and prolonging life. At present, more than 10 types of sesame candy products have been developed and sold both domestically and internationally

On the Chinese New Year, it is also a day for folk offerings to the kitchen god. According to folklore, every year on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God would go up to heaven to report the good and evil of this family to the Jade Emperor for reward and punishment. Therefore, when delivering the stove, people offer candy, water, cooking beans, and grass on the table in front of the Kitchen God statue; Among them, the last three are prepared for the mount of Zao Wang's ascension to heaven. When offering sacrifices to the kitchen god, it is also necessary to melt the Kanto candy with fire and apply it to the mouth of the Kitchen God. So he can't speak ill of the Jade Emperor anymore. In addition, on the evening of the 30th day of the Lunar New Year, the Kitchen God will come to the human world with the gods to celebrate the New Year, and there will be rituals of "welcoming the Kitchen God" and "welcoming the gods" on that day. After every household burns sedan chairs and horses, pours three cups of wine, and sends off the Kitchen God, it is time to worship the ancestors

Method of making Hejin sesame candy

Main ingredient: sesame

Auxiliary ingredients: maltose, water

Seasoning: white sugar, cooking oil

Method:

1. Clean the sesame seeds and drain the water

2. Place the washed sesame seeds in a baking tray and bake at 100 degrees Celsius for about ten minutes. Remove any moisture from the surface of the sesame seeds and let them turn slightly yellow and scatter into individual pieces

3. Heat oil in a wok, add sesame seeds and stir fry over low heat until the color turns yellow

4. In a separate pan, add white sugar and water

5. Stir fry sugar water over low heat. At first, it will slowly make big bubbles, and then stir fry until it turns into small bubbles. At this point, add maltose and continue stir frying

6. Stir fry for about 10 minutes, pour in the stir fried sesame seeds, and stir fry together

7. Stir fry until it can be shredded

8. Quickly pour into a non stick baking tray and use a rolling pin to roll it into thin sheets of any thickness

9. After rolling, take advantage of the heat to form slices