SIMONE’S FAMOUS DATE BALLS

Richard and Simone Hirsch select a few favourite recipes from their cookcook to serve at a stylish summer lunch

INGREDIENTS

• 500ml muesli or low-GI breakfast cereal
• 10 pitted dates, halved
• 100g walnuts
• desiccated coconut

METHOD

1. Fit your food processor with a double-knife, stainless-steel blade.
2. Add the cereal, dates and walnuts and process on a high speed until the mixture becomes a paste.
3. Roll the paste into large, marble-sized balls and toss in the coconut.
4. Arrange in a single layer on a greased plate and place in the fridge to firm up.
5. Serve them after dinner with coffee.

This recipe makes 36 bite size balls