Middle Eastern•gourmet
Agwa ( date paste for stuffing)
A delicious Middle Eastern thick date paste for stuffing pastries and cookies.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb dates (I've used Deglet Noor.)
- Hot water to cover.
- 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- 2 Tablespoons Roasted sesame seeds.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
- 1/2 Tablespoon fennel seeds.
Instructions
- 1
In a deep bowl, place the dates and cover with hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften the skin.
- 2
Drain the dates and peel as much as you can.
- 3
In a pot over medium heat, place dates, butter and whatever add ons you want.
- 4
Keep stirring and pressing with a wooden spoon to break them a little, until the mixture comes together in a lump.*
- 5
Let it cool down and use immediately or store in a ziploc bag in the freezer until you are ready to use.**