Nevzine

Instructions

1. Toast the sesame seeds dry in a pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden, then set aside.
2. Finely chop the walnuts with a knife or in a food processor, without turning them into powder.
3. In a saucepan, heat the pekmez with the sugar and a spoonful of orange blossom water over low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Off the heat, stir in the walnuts, two thirds of the toasted sesame, the cinnamon and the tahini until you have a smooth paste.
5. Let it cool for 10 minutes, then shape it into small balls or a large slab about 1 cm thick.
6. Roll the balls in the remaining sesame and crushed walnuts, then let them cool completely before cutting or serving.