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Dates bil-jibna (cheese-stuffed dates)

Fresh dates stuffed with fresh cheese and nuts, with a touch of cardamom. A sweet-and-savoury snack typical of Kuwait, served at the end of a meal or with coffee.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

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Instructions

  1. Open each date along one side with a small knife and remove the pit.
  2. Mix the fresh cheese with the cardamom and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Roughly chop the nuts and mix them into half of the cheese.
  4. Fill each date with a small spoonful of the cheese and nut mixture.
  5. Arrange them on a plate and gently press them closed if needed.
  6. Drizzle with a little honey and sprinkle with crushed pistachios if you like.
  7. Keep chilled until serving.

Variations and tips

Almond version. Replace the nuts with toasted flaked almonds for a milder flavour.

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