Almond-Stuffed Dates (Tmar M'ammar)
If you were sitting in our family salon right now, I would serve you this. Premium Majdool dates slit open and stuffed with a colorful, flavored almond paste. A staple at weddings and celebrations. Rooted deeply in our Berber and Andalusian heritage, this is more than just a dish—it's a story told through spices. Trust me, you'll need plenty of crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
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Ingredients
- Large Majdool dates
- Almond paste
- Food coloring (optional)
- Orange blossom water
- Walnuts or pistachios for garnish
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
How do you achieve the authentic Moroccan flavor?
Start by gathering your ingredients. The magic always begins with patience and the right spices.
Slit the dates lengthwise and remove the pit.
Flavor the almond paste with orange blossom water (and color it pink or green if desired).
Roll small cylinders of almond paste and stuff them into the dates.
Score the top of the paste with a knife or top with a nut.
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