Prep Time5 min
Cook Time0 min
Servings8
DifficultyEasy
Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free
About This Dish
A gorgeous mix of dried dates, figs, apricots, almonds, walnuts, and sometimes dried roses that is the traditional accompaniment to mint tea and an essential Ramadan staple. Displayed in towering pyramids at spice shops and markets across Morocco, dried fruits and nuts are both a daily snack and a gift given during holidays and celebrations. The Draa Valley produces the country's best dates, the Souss region supplies the figs, and the Atlas mountains provide walnuts and almonds. A small plate of mixed dried fruits appears on every Moroccan coffee table for guests.
Ingredients
- 150 g Medjool dates
- 100 g Dried figs
- 100 g Dried apricots
- 100 g Whole almonds, toasted
- 80 g Walnuts
- 80 g Dried prunes
Instructions
- 1
Arrange all dried fruits and nuts on a decorative plate.
- 2
Alternatively, stuff dates with almond paste for an elegant presentation.
- 3
Serve with mint tea.
Tips & Tricks
- Buy from markets where turnover is high for the freshest dried fruits.
- Medjool dates stuffed with almond paste are the premium version.
- Store in a cool, dry place — dried fruits keep for months.