Ranginak (Persian Date Walnut Dessert)
Ranginak is a classic Persian dessert made of dates, walnuts and warm spices such as cinnamon. This sweet dessert is commonly served during the month of Ramadan.
Servings: 8
Calories: 416kcal
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates
- ¾ cup walnuts
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- Ground pistachios
- Desiccated coconut
- Edible rose petals
Instructions
- Using a knife, cut the dates open on one side. Take out and discard the seeds.
- Stuff the dates with the walnuts and arrange them on a plate in one layer. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the butter. Add the flour and cook until it's brown and smells nutty, about 15 minutes. Stir constantly to avoid clumps and for the flour to cook evenly. Make sure not to overcook, otherwise the flour will burn and taste bitter.
- Spoon the flour mixture very carefully all over the dates and make sure they're all covered. Top with the cinnamon.
- Let ranginak sit for 10 minutes. Then top with ground pistachios, desiccated coconut and rose petals.
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Notes
- While using anything beside walnuts isn't traditional, it's possible to stuff the dates with other nuts such as almonds, pecan or cashews.
- Medjool dates work best for this recipe because they're large, chewy and sticky.
- Keep a close eye when cooking the flour as it can burn quickly. Keep the heat on medium and patiently stir the mixture until it's deep golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg