The pitted red date stands out for its natural sweetness, fleshy texture and fruity aroma, highly appreciated in Asian cuisine for its comforting properties.
It is perfect for use in Chinese medicinal soups, hot teas, congee, traditional desserts, sweet rice, mild hot pot, or Korean recipes like samgyetang .
Its balanced flavor —between honey and light caramel— pairs very well with ginger, goji, ginseng, Asian pears and medicinal herbs.
It can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack, mixed into granolas, pastries, infusions, or as a natural sweetener in mild dishes.
A versatile, nutritious ingredient steeped in Asian tradition that brings warmth and natural sweetness to any dish, available at OKIDOKI Asian Market .