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Panfried kidneys with creamed potato, fresh green beans and fried gremolata

40 minutes

Date and crème fraîche open sandwiches

Serves 4

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

6 fresh dates, pitted
1 x 250 g tub crème fraîche
4 large pig’s-ear pastries
Turkish fig reduced balsamic vinegar, to drizzle
fresh gooseberries, halved, to garnish (optional)

Method

Chop the dates into uneven chunks and add to a large mixing bowl. Spoon in the crème fraîche and mix until combined.
Spread a generous dollop onto each pastry, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and garnish with a few gooseberry halves.

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Date and crème fraîche open sandwiches

Date and crème fraîche open sandwiches

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