Bahrain Sesame Seed Sticks (Asaabi'Simsim)
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Ingredients
| 1 cup | sesame seeds, toasted and pulverized | | 1/3 cup | flour | | 2 | eggs | | 1 tsp. | baking powder | | 1/2 tsp. | paprika | | 1/4 tsp. | ground coriander | | 1/8 tsp. | cayenne | | Salt and pepper to taste | | Water | | Oil for frying |
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Instructions
Place all ingredients, except water and oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Add water gradually, and knead until a dough is formed. Roll into finger sticks and set aside.
Place cooking oil in a saucepan to a depth of a 1/2 inch and heat. Fry sticks over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels; serve hot or cold.
Makes about 2 dozen sticks.
Author's Comments
From the days of The Arabian Nights, and even before, sesame seeds have been a part of Arab cuisine. However, this dish probably originated in India.
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