ImqaretDate Pastries
Crisp fried pastries filled with a soft date mixture scented with orange and warm spice. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
Prep
35m
Cook
20m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 400gAll-Purpose Flour
- 180mlWater
- 25mlOrange Blossom Water
- 3gSalt
Filling
- 350gDate (pitted)
- 3gCinnamon Powder
- 2gAnise Seeds
- 6gOrange Zest
Frying
- 700mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Mix the all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl. Add the water and orange blossom water, then knead until smooth. Cover and let the dough rest.
- 02
Warm the date in a small pan over low heat until soft, then stir in the cinnamon powder, anise seeds, and orange zest. Let it cool slightly.
- 03
Roll it out into thin rectangles and place a line of filling down the middle of each one.
- 04
Fold the dough over the filling, press to seal, and cut into small diamond or rectangular pastries.
- 05
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 06
Fry the pastries until deep golden and crisp on both sides, then drain well before serving.
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