Sesame Fig Walnut Bites

• 35 g fresh figs, stems removed — Fresh figs
• 15 g dates, pitted — Pitted Medjool dates
• 25 g oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 5 g walnuts — Raw English walnuts
• 10 g tahini — Tahini from roasted sesame kernels
• 5 g sesame — Toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Process the baseMeasure figs, medjool dates, rolled oats, walnuts, and sesame tahini using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Process the basePulse the fresh figs, dates, oats, walnuts, and tahini in a food processor for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape the bowl.1 minLook for: The fresh figs, dates, oats, walnuts, and tahini mixture forms moist clumps that hold when pinched without leaking oil.Safety: Unplug the food processor before scraping the bowl.
3. 3Shape six bitesCompress the mixture into six equal portions.Look for: The shape six bites stage is complete and ready for the next action.
4. 4Roll each between clean palms for about 10 secondsRoll each between clean palms for about 10 seconds.1 min 30 secLook for: Six compact bites hold their shape without loose crumbs.Safety: Wash and dry hands before shaping ready-to-eat food.
5. 5Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
6. 6Coat and chillSpread all the sesame on a small plate and roll each bite through it until evenly coated; chill for 5 minutes before serving.5 minLook for: Each bite has an even sesame coating and a firm, chewy center.Safety: Keep covered and declare tree nuts and sesame.