dried jujube (honey date)
蜜枣· mi zao
Taste & Role
Honey dates lend natural sweetness and body to slow-simmered dishes. They are commonly added to Chinese soups, herbal broths, sweet soups (tong sui), congees, and braises, where they round out savory flavors and mellow medicinal or bitter ingredients. Remove them before serving or eat around the pit.
What it is
Honey dates are candied jujubes (Chinese dates) that have been simmered in sugar syrup and dried, giving them a glossy, amber-brown appearance and a soft, chewy texture. Larger and sweeter than plain dried jujubes, they are a pantry staple in Chinese cooking. Despite the name, they contain little or no actual honey; the term refers to their honey-like sweetness.
Nutrition
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USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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