Do you have any clue what's the benefits for eating black sesame? Black sesame seeds actually very rich in all sort of minerals that benefit our body. It helps to lower blood pressure, relief for rheumatoid arthritis, fortifying the kidney, to prevent colon cancer, osteoporosis, migraine, constipation and so on. It is believed can blacken hair as well. Still remember the POWER OF COLOURS? Black colour food is actually very rich in antioxidants as well as green. According to the Chinese, the Emperors of China began eating black rice since 3000 years ago although it's forbidden. Can imagine how important that is! So, I should eat more. :o) I was eyeing on Lena's chocolate hazelnut cookies the other day and love the texture very much. So, I've decided to make something out of that recipe by using black sesame. Thanks Lena for sharing the lovely recipe.
And here's what I did.
Ingredients :
375gm butter
200gm icing sugar
480gm all purpose flour
180gm rice flour
100gm ground black sesame seeds/powder
1/4 tpsn baking soda
1/4 tpsn baking powder
2 tspn salt
The black sesame powder I purchased is a product imported from China. The price is quite reasonable and it has very strong natural aroma.
Method :
(1) combine both flour, black sesame powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a big bowl and mix well.
(2) cream butter and icing sugar untill fluffy.
(3) then fold in the dry ingredients and mix to combine to form a soft dough.
(4) use a small portion of dough and slightly flatten it then cut with desire cookie cutter.
(5) place it to baking tray and keep chilled for about 30 mins.
(6) finally bake at preheated oven 140'C for 35 mins for small size cookies, 150'C for about 30 mins for bigger size cookies.
(7) leave cool before transferring to wire rack.
This cookie has a slight crunch which I like about and not to mention about the aroma. You should know! Completely seducing and I am having one right now. Hope you will like it too! Enjoy everyone.
