If there is one thing New Zealanders associate with Iraq, it is dates. However, the familiar half dried woody fruit available in NZ supermarkets bear little resemblance to the large luscious fresh dates now flooding the market now that it is date season.Fresh dates are just amazing - soft creamy rich but not overly sweet, there are many varieties and locals have their clear favourites. Some are stuffed with walnuts (also now in season) or coated with sesame, but most people just eat them plain.
As with so many other things there are several date speciality stalls in the bazaar.
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