Date and lemon dressing

From issue #8.
Photography by Photography by Vanessa Wu.

INGREDIENTS

7 fresh dates, stones removed
100 mls water
juice of 1 lemon
100 mls olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD

Roughly chop 3 of the dates and put in a saucepan with the water. Simmer for 10 minutes or until very soft and pulpy.

Scrape the contents of the pot into a small food processor and blend until smooth. Tip into a bowl and whisk in the lemon juice and olive oil. Season. Thinly slice the remaining dates.