Imqaret ( Maltese Deep Fried Date Pastries)

1. 1

   Soften the dates in a sauce pan with 3 tbsp tangerine juice and 2 tbsp water ( about 5 minutes).

2. 2

   Stir in the other ingredients, cool.

3. 3

   Pastry: rub the oil in the flour and bring it with enough water to form a dough. Rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

4. 4

   Cut in half and shape each piece into a rectangular shape. Spread the filling along the middle of the rectangle then fold the two sides and seal.

5. 5

   Cut into squares and deep fry or brush generously in oil and bake in a preheated oven at 200C for about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Eat while hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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