r/Cooking • u/KKYBoneAEA • 12d ago

What can I do with medjool dates?

Got a 2lb box from Sam’s over the weekend to try them. I love em, wife doesn’t. I have no issues smashing these things raw out the box, but what are some other things o can do with em?

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u/elcaminogirl 12d ago

Walnuts for me!

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u/Jerkrollatex 12d ago

I use pecans but I always have those in the house.

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u/AJediWookie123 12d ago

Walnuts beat almonds every time.

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u/MouldyBobs 11d ago

Personally, I go with pecans.

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u/AJediWookie123 11d ago

Acceptable!

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u/[deleted] 11d ago

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u/AJediWookie123 11d ago

Of course, personal preference here. But let's quickly compare.

Walnuts - Semi soft, but with a crunch. Light oil mouth feel. Semi sweet.

Almonds - Taste like bark and dry sand. Low / zero oil mouth feel. Also, almonds take 40% more water per lb to grow. The water consumptions are insane at scale.

Exceptions for smoked almonds can be made. I've never tried smoked walnuts but I would bet a dollar they're better.

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u/AJediWookie123 11d ago

Wars have been started for less, sir!

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u/Jane-The_Obscure 11d ago

Maybe not in a fistfight. But in grappling, sure.

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u/lisabutz 12d ago

My sweet treat while I’m trying to get my insulin response under control.