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Tasty Liberia
M a de InSNLibAeCriaKS
Beniseed Candy Coconut Candy Kanyan
In Liberia, sesame seed is commonly Like beniseed candy, coconut candy is also Unlike the three snacks listed above,
known as beniseed, which is used to make easy to make and can be seen at many kanyan is not candy but rather a snack. It
beniseed candy. This tasty candy is easy to snacks shops around town. The prepara- can be eaten as lunch because it keeps
make, making it accessible at every snack tion is similar to beniseed candy, though you full for a long period of time. Kanyan
shop around town. Only two ingredients you’ll need to replace parched beniseed is made of three ingredients: peanut, gari
are needed to make beniseed candy: sugar with parched coconut flakes. (grated, dried cassava), and sugar. Prepar-
and beniseed. What you’ll need to do is ing kanyan is straight forward. Place all
parch sesame seed until crunchy and melt three ingredients together in a mortar and
the sugar until golden brown. Next, insert grind using a pestle. Lastly, make a square
parched sesame seed into the melted and cut into pieces.
sugar and stir. Once cool, make little balls.
As you can see, Liberians aren’t just about savory foods. They also make tasty candies and snacks. If you
ever find yourself in Liberia, make sure to grab one of these candies or snacks and indulge.
36 LIBERIA EXHIBIT | JANUARY - JUNE
M a de InSNLibAeCriaKS
Beniseed Candy Coconut Candy Kanyan
In Liberia, sesame seed is commonly Like beniseed candy, coconut candy is also Unlike the three snacks listed above,
known as beniseed, which is used to make easy to make and can be seen at many kanyan is not candy but rather a snack. It
beniseed candy. This tasty candy is easy to snacks shops around town. The prepara- can be eaten as lunch because it keeps
make, making it accessible at every snack tion is similar to beniseed candy, though you full for a long period of time. Kanyan
shop around town. Only two ingredients you’ll need to replace parched beniseed is made of three ingredients: peanut, gari
are needed to make beniseed candy: sugar with parched coconut flakes. (grated, dried cassava), and sugar. Prepar-
and beniseed. What you’ll need to do is ing kanyan is straight forward. Place all
parch sesame seed until crunchy and melt three ingredients together in a mortar and
the sugar until golden brown. Next, insert grind using a pestle. Lastly, make a square
parched sesame seed into the melted and cut into pieces.
sugar and stir. Once cool, make little balls.
As you can see, Liberians aren’t just about savory foods. They also make tasty candies and snacks. If you
ever find yourself in Liberia, make sure to grab one of these candies or snacks and indulge.
36 LIBERIA EXHIBIT | JANUARY - JUNE
