Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Date | 1 date (24g) medjool | 66 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Cardamom | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 6 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb soft date (for mixing)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 2 cup grated coconut
- 6 tbl butter
- 3/4 lb almonds
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
Blanch, peel and then fry the almonds in oil until golden brown, place on paper towels to drain.
In a pan, melt the butter, add pitted dates and stir well over low heat; dates should not stick to the sides of the pan.
Remove from stove top; add the cardamom and leave to cool.
Take small piece of date dough, place an almond in the center and roll into a finger shape.
Repeat using all of the date dough.
Roll each date finger in the coconut and arrange on a serving dish.
Category:Saudi Arabian Recipes
Category:Saudi Arabian Desserts