Not exact matches
And you can replace the
dates with
dried figs or prunes, but it's best to soak them for a while before so they
soften x
If your
dates are
dry and hard, they won't blend as well and will require soaking in warm water first in order to
soften them.
* if using
dried dates I usually soak them in boiling water for 5 mins before using — this
softens them up so they blend easier.
I did make a few editions: I used 8
dried dates which I left soaking in the yoghurt for a few hours to
soften.
SuperTip: If your
dates or vanilla bean are
dry / stiff, soak in water to
soften before use.
1 clove garlic 1 cup sun -
dried tomatoes,
softened 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 lemon, juice from 4
dates, soaked until soft and pitted 2 tablespoons water (if needed) 1 teaspoon italian spices
In the winter months,
dried fruit such as figs, prunes or
dates also work well, as soaking the
dried fruit in the cream and milk
softens it while cooking.
whole, natural sweetener of choice: 1 full drop of plain liquid, alcohol - free stevia to sweeten, or you can use a
softened date or
dried fig to sweeten and then strain after blending.
If you are in a pinch, you can simply microwave the
dates and water for a minute or two, this will help
soften the
dried fruits.
You can start
dried fruit like raisins and
dates, just soak them in a liquid to
soften them a little.
If
dates are on the
dry side, soak in hot water for about 10 seconds to
soften, and then drain well.
* If you do not have fresh medjool
dates available, I have also made this recipe with
dried dates — just soak in hot water for 20 minutes prior to using to
soften them (drain the water before use).