Yemenite Charoset/Charoset Truffles
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1 cup pitted, chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of coriander
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and minced,
or pinch of cayenne
2 tablespoons matzah meal
1/3 cup sweet Passover wine
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cups melted semisweet chocolate
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the knife blade, blend the dates, figs, ginger, coriander, chili pepper, matzah meal and wine. Mix in sesame seeds and transfer to a glass bowl. Roll into one-inch balls or serve in a bowl.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups or 12 balls.
