Dates With Sesame Seeds (Tumr Bel Simsim) Recipe

Ingredients

• blanched almonds. . . . .350 g.
• corn oil. . . . ¼ cup
• sesame seeds. . . . .1 cup
• large soft dates. . . . 500 g.

How to make Dates With Sesame Seeds (Tumr Bel Simsim)

1. Fry the almonds in little until golden brown, then spread them on absorbent kitchen towels for a few minutes to absorb any excess oil.
2. Dry roast the sesame seeds for a few minutes in a small heavy based frying pan until they are brown, stirring constantly.
3. Spread sesame seeds on a cookie sheet to cool.
4. Using a sharp knife slice the dates almost in half and remove the stones.
5. Stuff each date with an almond, press gently to close, and roll in sesame seeds.
6. Arrange in single a layer on a silver tray.

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