• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
International Cuisine
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Journey by Country
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • My Cookbook
  • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Journey by Country
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • My Cookbook
    • Exploring the world through food
  • Connect with us

    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Mali

    Malinese Sesame-Honey Sticks (Meni-Meniyong)

    September 15, 2016 By Darlene at International Cuisine

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe  ↓ Print Recipe  ❒

    Malinese sesame honey sticks are easy to make and lovely with a cup of tea. The combination of roasted sesame seeds and honey is great.  The sticks are reminiscent of a brittle type candy.  This delicious sticks can be used as part of the tea ritual or a snack anytime the urge for something sweet arises.   They are called meni-meniyong, a quick and easy dessert, enjoy!

    malinese sesame honey sticks

    Print Pin
    4.50 from 2 votes

    Malinese Sesame-Honey Sticks (Meni-Meniyong)

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Malinese
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 tray
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup sesame seeds
    • 1 cup honey
    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • On the stove top over a low flame, toast the sesame seeds in a sauce pan until they just begin to change color, taking care not to burn them. Set aside
    • In another sauce pan melt together the honey and butter over medium-low flame. Heat until it begins to bubble and starts to darken slightly.
    • Stir in the sesame seeds until well mixed.
    • Grease a baking sheet and spread out the honey mixture.
    • Allow to cool until just warm and cut into sticks.
    • Let cool completely and serve

     

    More Mali

    • mali and mauritania watermelon
      Mali and Mauritania Watermelon
    • Mali and mauritania tea ritual
      Mali and Mauritania Tea Ritual
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Filed Under: Dessert, Mali, Mauritania, Recipes, Vegetarian

    This Week's Recipes

    A Bowl full of Harissa surrounded by the ingredients

    Tunisian Harissa Recipe

    a plate of Mechouia salad topped with tuna and capers, surrounded by hard boiled eggs and French bread.

    Tunisian Mechouia Salad: A Delight Straight from North Africa

    A plateful of Tunisian lamb couscous

    Tunisian Lamb Couscous

    Primary Sidebar

    Hello my name is Darlene and thank you for stopping by!

    I am cooking a meal from every country in the world. I do extensive research and choose a menu that I feel best represents the country and their cuisine. Of course that also includes the authentic, delicious recipes. Simply click on the link or the photo in the journey by country posts to get them. I also share important information about the country as well.

    More about me →


    Our Mission

    To promote cultural appreciation by cooking our way across the world, one nation at a time. To discover the struggles and joys that have influenced the people, to gain an appreciation of their land and traditions and to feel the hospitality that only sharing a meal can convey.

    Come join the journey, explore a new country each week and embark on a fantastic culinary adventure.

    Join the Journey It's Free!

    Sign up for my culinary, travel and cultural adventure delivered right to your inbox so you won't miss a thing.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2023 International Cuisine All rights Reserved