Hong Kong Sesame Toast Strips

Ingredients

• 2eggs
• 1/2cup milk
• 1tablespoon honey or sugar
• 1/2teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2/3cup sesame seeds
• 4slices Texas toast or 1 1/2-inch-thick slices challah bread
• 3tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/2cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade, warmed, or maple syrup

• Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl beat together eggs, milk, honey, and sesame oil. Place sesame seeds in a second shallow dish; set aside.
  2. Cut each bread slice into four strips (16 strips total). Dip bread strips briefly in egg mixture, then roll in sesame seeds, pressing lightly to help them stick.
  3. In a large skillet heat peanut oil over medium heat. Cook half of the seed-coated bread strips in hot oil for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently to brown all sides. Place on a paper-towel-lined platter; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining bread strips, adding additional peanut oil as needed. Serve with apricot preserves.