Dibbis

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Published 1986

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DIBBIS, or date syrup, is an Iraqi sweetening agent made by boiling dates until they form a pulpy mass. In the past it was poured into a basket strainer. Another basket was inverted over this and they were placed between two boards by means of which the juice was expressed. (People stood and jumped on top.) It was then poured on to trays, allowed to evaporate in the sun and the thick syrup which resulted was stored in tins and jars.

The syrup, which looks like thick brown treacle, keeps well and is used in savoury as well as sweet dishes. It is not easy to find here at the moment. People like to mix it with tahina and eat this with bread.

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Flavourings, Condiments and Perfumes

Some Less Common Flavourings

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