{"product_id":"madina-fig-paste-700g","title":"Madina Fig Paste 700g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadina Fig Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dense, sweet paste made from \u003cstrong\u003edried figs\u003c\/strong\u003e – the fruit ground down with its tiny crunchy seeds into a thick, sliceable paste with the deep, jammy, honeyed taste of a good dried fig (anjeer). Choose \u003cstrong\u003ePlain\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eWalnut\u003c\/strong\u003e – the same fig paste studded with walnut pieces, the classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern pairing – from the options above. Each is a generous \u003cstrong\u003e700g tub\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlice it onto a cheese board (fig and cheese is a classic), serve it in fingers with coffee or tea, spread it on toast and crackers, use it as the filling for fig rolls, bars and pastries, roll it into energy balls, swirl it through porridge and yoghurt, or add it to tagines, stuffings and salads for a sweet note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTaste \u0026amp; good for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried figs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure fig – jammy, honeyed and seedy; the all-rounder for cheese boards, fig rolls, baking, toast and porridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWalnut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried figs \u0026amp; walnut pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFig and walnut – sweet fig with nutty crunch; slice it with cheese or coffee, or use it in bars and pastries. Contains walnuts (tree nuts).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700g tub with lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth options come in the same 700g resealable tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fig paste is a natural product, so its colour, firmness and sweetness vary slightly from batch to batch, and the walnut content varies a little from tub to tub.\u003ch2\u003eWays to use fig paste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese board\u003c\/strong\u003e – Slice it thinly and serve with manchego, cheddar, blue cheese, goat’s cheese or halloumi – fig paste does what quince paste (membrillo) does, with more fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith coffee \u0026amp; tea\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cut it into fingers or cubes and serve as a sweet with Arabic coffee, Turkish tea or an afternoon cuppa – the walnut tub especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFig rolls \u0026amp; bars\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roll the paste into a log and wrap it in shortcrust or oat dough for homemade fig rolls, or press it between oat layers for fig bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e – Spread it on toast, crackers, flatbread or rice cakes, on its own or with butter, cream cheese, labneh or nut butter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy balls \u0026amp; baking\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mix with oats, ground nuts and seeds and roll into balls, or use it as a filling for maamoul, pastries and cakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add a spoonful to tagines, stuffings, glazes and grain salads, or melt it with a little balsamic vinegar for a glaze for roast meats and vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo loosen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fig paste is firm. Knead it with a little warm water, orange juice or oil for a softer, spreadable paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is fig paste?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried figs ground down into a thick, sweet paste – seeds and all. It tastes like a concentrated dried fig: jammy, honeyed and a little nutty, with the gentle crunch of the seeds. It slices, spreads and bakes like date paste or quince paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlain or Walnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlain is pure fig paste – the all-rounder for cheese boards, fig rolls, baking and toast. Walnut is the same paste with walnut pieces for the classic fig-and-walnut combination – lovely with cheese or coffee. The Walnut tub contains tree nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain added sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness comes from the figs themselves. Please check the pack label for the full ingredients list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it instead of quince paste (membrillo)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – slice it onto a cheese board in just the same way. It pairs especially well with manchego, cheddar, blue and goat’s cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make fig rolls with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoll the paste into a log about 2cm thick, wrap it in a strip of shortcrust or oat pastry, seal, cut into pieces and bake until golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, keep the lid on and use within a few weeks; keeping it in the fridge keeps it fresher for longer, and it can also be frozen in portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best before date?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is printed on the pack. If you need a particular date, please contact us before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45. Carefully packed and sent as a tracked parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madina","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":64110889501002,"sku":"237144385554-plain","price":4.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":64110889533770,"sku":"237144385554-walnut","price":4.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_22fddfd1-11ec-45dc-b153-6eb93e6d80c6.jpg?v=1793049718","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/madina-fig-paste-700g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}