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Ingredients
- 9 ounces fleshy dates, such as Medjool, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1/2 to 1 Fresno or other fresh hot red or green chili, seeded and minced (Fresno chilis are fairly mild, so substitute according to taste and heat-tolerance)
- 4 tablespoons minced shallot
- 3 scallions, including some green (about 8 inches) scallion, minced
- 1/2 cup loosely-packed cilantro, measured, then minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
Method
- Combine water and dates in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, turn heat to low; add salt, tamarind paste, chili, and shallots and simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, or until dates are soft and mixture is thickened. Add scallion and cilantro and simmer 2-3 more minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Scrape mixture into a small food processor and puree until just smooth (a little texture is ok).
- When cool, spoon into a storage container and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Use as a spread on toast or crackers, in a sandwich with cream cheese, on a cheese tray, dolloped on plain yogurt, as a condiment for poultry or as a glaze for chicken parts or wings.
