Khudri Dates

Khudri dates, known locally as tamer khodari, are a popular variety of dried date. They have a long shape, a dark brown colour and firm, slightly chewy flesh with a mild sweetness. They are commonly eaten on their own as a snack, served alongside Arabic coffee, or used to break the fast during Ramadan. Khudri dates also work well in the kitchen. They can be stuffed with nuts, chopped into maamoul fillings, blended into date paste, or added to oatmeal, cakes and smoothies. At Dekenet Al Nes, a package-free grocery store in Baaqline in the Chouf, Khudri dates are sold by the kilo. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers or bags and take the amount they need, which helps cut down on plastic waste and single-use packaging.