Ingredients: 4 cups baby carrots, halved 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 2 cups black dates, pitted and chopped 3 cups water 1 tbsp. white sugar 1 tbsp. cornstarch
Directions:1. Steam baby carrots for 10 minutes until tender. 2. Meanwhile, put salt, black pepper, dates, water and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes until water has reduced and fruit is soft. 3. Using a food processor, puree dates and water mixture. Add cornstarch and blend until smooth. Serve baby carrots hot, smothered in the sweet date sauce - great as an accompaniment to pork or chicken. |