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Sohan Asali (Sohan e Asali) or Almond Sesame Brittle is a traditional Persian candy for Norooz (Iranian New Year), and one of my absolute favorite Norooz recipes. Happy Persian New Year!

Now I know that this keto sesame candy recipe can be created with all kinds of flavors running through that delicious toffee.

You could easily use any extract to flavor yours, not just vanilla. I like mine with saffron and cardamom, but there is no limits! If you're using rosewater, it's available in Middle Eastern food shops and in some supermarkets.

You ca also substitute some of the sesame seeds with shredded coconut or silvered almonds. You can also add toppings such as sunflower seeds, pistachios and flakey sea salt.

These Persian keto caramels also make a great gift. Just place in a cute jar or a box, wrapped up with a bit of ribbon and add a tag!

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0 days, 0 hours, 15 minutes Hands-on 10 minutes Overall 25 minutes Serving size 1 slice Allergy information for Persian Sohan Asali Keto Caramels ✔ Gluten free ✔ Dairy free ✔ Egg free ✔ Nut free ✔ Nightshade free ✔ Pork free ✔ Avocado free ✔ Coconut free ✔ Fish free ✔ Shellfish free Pescatarian Vegetarian Print Recipe Download Recipe

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 slice)

Net carbs 1 grams Protein 1.3 grams Fat 4.7 grams Calories 52 kcal Calories from carbs 8%, protein 10%, fat 82% Total carbs 1.9 grams Fiber 0.8 grams Sugars 0.2 grams Saturated fat 1.1 grams Sodium 15 mg ( 1 % RDA ) Magnesium 22 mg ( 6 % RDA ) Potassium 35 mg ( 2 % EMR )

Ingredients (makes 12 slices) Basic Sohan Asali: 1 / 3 cup granulated sweetener such as Swerve, Sukrin Gold or allulose (67 g/ 2.4 oz)

cup granulated sweetener such as Swerve, Sukrin Gold or allulose (67 g/ 2.4 oz) 1 pinch sea salt

1 tbsp tahini (16 g/ 0.6 oz)

1 / 2 cup sesame seeds (72 g/ 2.5 oz) or 2 / 3 cup silvered almonds (72 g/ 2.5 oz)

cup sesame seeds (72 g/ 2.5 oz) or cup silvered almonds (72 g/ 2.5 oz) 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract

1 tbsp butter or virgin coconut oil (14 g/ 0.5 oz)

1 tsp lemon juice Optional add-ons (choose any or all): 1 / 4 tsp saffron threads soaked in 1 tbsp (15 ml) boiling water

tsp saffron threads soaked in 1 tbsp (15 ml) boiling water 1 tsp rosewater

1 / 4 tsp cardamom

tsp cardamom 1 / 2 tsp cinnamon

tsp cinnamon 1 / 2 tsp fresh grated nutmeg

tsp fresh grated nutmeg salt flakes for topping

2 tbsp hulled sunflower seeds (18 g/ 0.7 oz)

2 tbsp unsalted chopped pistachios (15 g/ 0.5 oz)

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Leili Malakooti Graphic designer and Creative Foodie Leili is a Graphic designer and Creative Foodie! She is passionate about recipe development, food photography and food styling. Leili is Persian and her creations are inspired by the rich, delicious and healthy recipes from her culture and birth country, Iran. She dropped 100 lbs eating keto and has been in ketosis for almost 4 years. More posts by Leili Malakooti