Tamarind Loaf with Dates and Walnuts

Tamarind Loaf with Dates and Walnuts

ATTRIBUTES:  gourmet sandwiches, cheese plates, hors d'oeuvres

PRODUCT USED: Saha Pad Thai Base™

PREP TIME: 10-15 minutes COOK TIME: 60-65 minutes

SERVES: makes one medium loaf

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) Saha Pad Thai Base™
  
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup (180- ml) olive oil, plus 1 tbsp (15 ml)
• 8 oz (250 ml) dates pitted, save three for garnish
• 1-3/4 cups (430 ml) all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground ginger
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh ginger
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
  
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts 
• 1/4 cup 60 ml) honey

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using paper towel, grease the inside of a 8.5" by 4.5" loaf pan
   2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ginger, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. Take 2 tbsp (30 ml) of this mixture and toss it with the chopped walnuts and dates. Set aside.
   3. In another medium bowl or mixer, combine the fresh ginger, honey, Saha Pad Thai Base™, olive oil and eggs. Mix until well blended and smooth.
   4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined. Then add in the walnuts and dates and gently incorporate them into the mixture.
   5. Transfer the batter into the oiled loaf pan and top with whole dates down the centre of the loaf. Bake at 350 °F for 55-60 minutes or until the centre is firm and a wooden skewer or toothpick comes put clean.
   6. When the loaf has cooled, slice and serve with cheese and fruits.