Simsim balls

Name: Simsim balls
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 5 Serves.
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 250 g seseme seeds; 80 g sugar; Water; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp fresh lemon

Edgar @cook_7586157

Kakamega

simsim is one of the most delicious and readily available foods in Kenya. it should be included in every healthy diet... It is a good source of plant proteins. it also contains essential amino acids. it is also a good source of Vitamin E which helps brain cells to function well and it is essential for a smooth skin.

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Ingredients

1 Hour

5 Serves.

250 gseseme seeds
80 gsugar
Water
1 tspCinnamon
1 tspfresh lemon

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Steps

1 Hour

1

Carefully clean the simsim well making sure sand and grit is all washed out.
2

Drain well and spread on a good tray and put out in the sun to dry.
3

When dry roast the simsim being careful not to burn.
4

Mix sugar, cinnamon, lemon Juice in a saucepan to make a thick syrup, add the simsim to the syrup and mix well with a wooden spoon.
5

Mix well until the is simsim start to turn golden brown.
6

Then remove from the pan and using a cup on the drinking side cut circular shapes.
7

While cutting make sure the simsim is hot. Put in a dry tray to cool then put in a dry airtight container.
8

Serve the next day with tea or as a snack.