World Flavors Cookbook

Majoon

A thick, energizing date paste mixed with nuts and seeds, often enhanced with rosewater and saffron - the original Persian energy bar.

Cuisine: Iran

Ingredients

• 500g fresh dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup almonds, ground
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 2 tbsp rosewater
• 1/2 tsp saffron water
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Instructions

1. Blend dates in a food processor until they form a paste.
2. Add ground almonds, sesame seeds, cocoa, and cardamom.
3. Mix in rosewater, saffron water, and softened butter.
4. Knead until smooth and well combined.
5. Roll into small balls or press into molds.
6. Decorate with whole almonds.
7. Store in the refrigerator.