How To Make Simsim Balls In Uganda
The simsim (sesame) balls we so much enjoyed as children came with as many gory tales of how they were prepared, as there were flavours to the yummy things.
But thank goodness, you can prepare them in the comfort of your home to the delight of your children and guests.
Ingredients
- 250g simsim
- 100g sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Method
- Clean the simsim and wash out the sand.
- Roast the simsim well.
- Add one to two tablespoons water in the sugar and bring to boil to make a very thick, sticky syrup.
- Add the simsim and bind well.
- Leave to cool slightly.
- Grease hands and roll the warm simsim into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Leave to cool and store in airtight container.
- Variation: The simsim may be pounded roughly before mixing with sugar.
How much is a kilo of Simsim in Uganda?
Prices
| Commodity | Price | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | Ugx WS 1,000/= RT 1,200/= | kg |
| Tilapia | Ugx WS 10,000/= RT 15,000/= | Whole |
| Turkey | Ugx WS 75,000/= RT 90,000/= | Bird |
| Simsim | Ugx WS 5,000/= RT 5,500/= | kg |
How long does simsim take to mature?
Planting simsim is not labour intensive as the crop is easy to manage and needs little water throughout the year. The plant takes three months to mature.