Cookbook:Charoset (Iraqi)

Charoset (Iraqi)
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Iraqi charoset is a dried fruit and nut-based paste served during the Jewish celebration of Passover by Jews from Iraq.

Ingredients

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Procedure

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  1. Boil dates in lightly salted water stirring frequently until it is a thick paste.
  2. Mix in finely chopped nuts.

Notes, tips, and variations

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  • A traditional variant is made by straining the pulp out of the paste producing a honey-like date syrup. This procedure uses considerably more dates and can take several days to produce sufficient syrup.