| Stuffed dates | |
| Region: | Levant |
| Served: | Hot, cold, room temperature |
| Main Ingredient: | Dates, meat, nuts |
| Variations: | fresh dates, dried dates |
Stuffed dates (ar|تمر محشي|Tamer Mahshe, he|תמר ממולא|Tamar Memouleh) are boiled or heated dates filled with meat, mint and parsley, with different and modern stuffing including butters and goat cheese.[1] In the Middle East and North Africa, fillings can include nuts, candied fruit, tahini, and cheese.[2]
It is a popular Levantine dish and is served on rice or bulgur. Variations can include fresh or dried dates.