Honey and sesame bars (Pasteli)

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes until light golden.

2. In a small pan bring the honey to the boil with the sugar and the pinch of salt and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until slightly darker and thicker.

3. Stir the sesame seeds into the hot honey and keep stirring over the heat for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.

4. Pour the mixture onto baking paper, cover with another sheet and roll out to about 5 mm thick with a rolling pin.

5. While still warm and soft, cut into bars or diamonds with a sharp oiled knife.

6. Leave to cool completely, then separate the pieces and store in an airtight container.

Tip: Pasteli is an energy bar known since ancient Greece – Homer even mentions it. You can add toasted almonds, pistachios or a little orange zest.