Lemon-Date Relish - Sephardic

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Lemon-Date Relish - Sephardic

 

2 large lemons

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 cup pine nuts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (8-ounce) package chopped pitted dates

3 tablespoons diced purple onion

 

 

 

 

 

Peel lemons with a vegetable peeler; cut rind into thin strips, and place in a

saucepan. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.

Drain and cool.

 

Squeeze lemons, reserving 1/2 cup juice.

 

Cook coriander and pine nuts in a heavy skillet over low heat, stirring

constantly, until lightly browned. Stir in lemon rind, reserved lemon juice, and

oil; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.

 

Combine dates and onion in a bowl; stir in lemon mixture. Let stand 30 minutes.

 

Yield: 3 cups

 

Source: Southern Living, NOVEMBER 1996

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 04.25.08

 

" This recipe is traditionally served with potatoe latkes during Passover. "

 

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Being a Sephardic Jew, I wanted to thank you for this recipe! It is not one that

I have seen before and I can not wait to try it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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