Hand rolling Sesame Candy Halawa Simsim South Sudanese delicacy

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without additives.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: water infused with citrus peel

Orange blossom water offers a floral note at a lower cost.

They take the candy off the fire with their hands.

They cut the candy into pieces using a tool, possibly a knife or glass.

They mention that the candy is still hot in the middle but the sides are more sugared.

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