Fig Leaves are used in cooking as a food wrapper. You don’t eat them. They give a coconut-like aroma to food cooked in them. They can also be used to line and garnish food platters. In India, they are used for animal fodder. In South Africa, a juice was made by simmering fig leaves in…
Figs
Fig Newton Day
The 16th of January is Fig Newton Day. It’s a day to enjoy some Fig Newton cookies. What do you prefer yours with? Coffee, or tea?
Fig Paste
Fig Paste is a sweet paste made by boiling figs with water so that they break down, and then thicken.It can be used in desserts such as Fig Newton cookies, or spread on toast, or as a stuffing in some meats. Cooking Tips 1 pound (450 g) dried figs 1 ½ cup (6 oz) sugar…
Fig Syrup
Fig syrup is a sweet syrup made from dried figs. Cheaper brands may just be sugar syrups with added figs for flavour. Cooking Tips Good on desserts, pancakes, and drizzled on wedges of blue cheese or pieces of foie gras History Notes Fig Syrup was being made in the Middle East as far back as…
Fig Vinegar
Fig Vinegar is a bit like balsamic vinegar, in that it’s thick and sweet, and has a sweet and sour taste to it. It is sometimes called “balsamic fig vinegar” or “black fig vinegar.” It is quite expensive, about £10 / $20.00 US per 250ml (8 oz) for some brands (2005 prices.) The most expensive…