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.

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