Fermented Date Paste with Toasted Cumin Seeds
The high sugar content in fresh dates makes them more amenable to shorter-length fermentations of less than three days, as the fruit quickly converts into an alcoholic product if given too much time to sit at room temperature. To arrest the fermentation, quickly transfer the product to the fridge after it is blended and mixed with the toasted cumin seeds. Prep time: 20 minutes Fermentation duration: Approximately 2-3 days. Serves: 30 Note: This is an example of a...
- Time: 20 min
- Servings: 30
Source: Bloom Cooking
Ingredients
- fresh dates, pits removed, flesh cut into bite-sized chunks
- water
- kosher salt
- whole cumin seeds, lightly toasted