Algerian Stuffed Dates Recipes

MALTšI TAMR ( ALGERIAN STUFFED DATES)

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make a slit down the length of each date and carefully remove the seed.
• In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds, chopped pistachio nuts, and granulated sugar.
• Add enough orange flower water to make a smooth paste.
• Stuff the paste into the dates.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• Serve with hot mint tea.

ALGERIAN STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center, but not through, each date; remove seeds.
• Sprinkle food coloring over marzipan, if desired; gently knead 4 to 5 times or until color is incorporated into marzipan.
• Divide marzipan mixture evenly among dates; stuff into slits.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

PARMESAN-STUFFED DATES WRAPPED IN BACON

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan.
• Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.