Red Dates With Warm Osmanthus Blossom Syrup Recipe

• 7 ounces granulated sugar (approximately 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon dried osmanthus flowers
• 24 large red dates
• 1 3/4 ounces glutinous rice flour

1. Adding 1/2 cup water and sugar to a saucepan, bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for three minutes. Add osmanthus blossoms, stir, and set aside.
2. Soak red dates in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Then, using pointed scissors, cut dates upon along one side and carefully remove seed.
3. Combine rice flour and 2 tablespoons water, mixing until it reaches a Play-Do consistency.
4. Pinch off small pieces of rice paste and roll into cylinders. Place cylinders into each date and press closed.
5. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add dates, boil for 3 minutes, and drain. Serve immediately with osmanthus syrup poured over the top.

sugar, osmanthus flowers, red dates, rice flour

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2015/09/red-dates-with-warm-osmanthus-blossom-syrup.html (may not work)