Sweet Khlia with Dates and Almonds
Ingredients
- 500 gDate (pitted)
- 100 gSalted butter (diced)
- 3 tbspHoney
- 100 gAlmond with skin (whole)
- 1 tspCinnamon powder
- 1 tbsprose water
- 1 tbspsesame seeds
Method
A melting and syrupy texture where dates are confit in fragrant brown butter. Almonds provide the necessary crunch under a coat of glossy, amber honey.
- 1
Pit the dates by hand. They should remain whole but open. Toast the almonds in a dry pan until they color and release a toasted nutty aroma.
- 2
Melt the salted butter in a sauté pan. Let it foam and sizzle. When the foam subsides and a hazelnut scent escapes, it is ready.
- 3
Add the dates to the brown butter. Stir gently to coat them with fat. They should soften and become glossy without turning into a mash.
- 4
Pour in the honey, cinnamon, and rose water. Add the almonds. Let reduce for a minute so the mixture coats the fruit. Finish with the sesame seeds.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Keep a close eye on the butter: it goes from nutty to burnt in seconds.
- If the dates are very dry, add a small splash of mineral water to help soften them.
How long does this dish keep?
Keeps for 1 week in an airtight jar at room temperature.
