Honey-Sesame Crisp Cakes

Golden sesame-studded crisp cakes, brushed with honey and rice vinegar then folded thin. They belong to the Song night markets of Noodles Under Paper Lanterns, where lanterns bobbed along the Bian River and Kaifeng kept eating.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, half the sesame seeds, salt, and ground cinnamon, then gradually add water and vegetable oil to form a smooth dough.
2. 2Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, roll each into a thin 6-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
3. 3Brush each round lightly with honey mixed with rice vinegar, sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds, then fold and roll each into a small layered packet and gently flatten.
4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, fry the crisp cakes 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, then remove to a plate, drizzle with extra honey while warm, and serve.