Red dates, also known as jujube or Chinese red dates, are a traditional ingredient widely used in Chinese and Asian households for both cooking and herbal teas. Naturally sweet with a soft chewy texture, red dates are commonly enjoyed during daily meals, festive seasons and Chinese New Year celebrations. They are especially popular in soups, teas, porridges and desserts for their comforting taste and cultural significance.
In traditional Chinese food culture, red dates are often used to support overall balance and wellbeing. Red dates soaked in wine are traditionally consumed as part of warming recipes, while red dates soaked in water are commonly enjoyed as a daily drink believed to help nourish the body. Red dates are also frequently cooked with grains such as millet or combined with lotus seeds and lily flowers to create calming teas that are enjoyed in the evening.
Red dates are a popular ingredient in home cooking recipes such as red date porridge, red date and ginger tea, and slow simmered soups. When paired with ingredients like longan, eggs or black fungus, red dates are traditionally used in nourishing dishes that are enjoyed across generations. Their natural sweetness makes them ideal for both sweet and savoury recipes, without the need for added sugar.
Our premium red dates are carefully selected for quality, size and flavour, making them suitable for boiling, soaking, steaming or brewing into tea. Whether you are preparing traditional Chinese recipes, making herbal drinks at home, or stocking up for festive cooking, red dates are a versatile pantry essential.
Shop red dates online at Pasar Mart UK and enjoy authentic Chinese ingredients delivered across the UK. Perfect for daily use, traditional recipes and festive occasions such as Chinese New Year.
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Dave k
Old school taste.
Use to be easy to find in most Asian/oriental stores not as popular/easy now,but for those who know,know the taste it’s a very flakey sweet biscuit treat…for those with sweet tooth go for it.
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Dave k
Don’t hesitate to purchase.
Have only tried the minced version,do not hesitate to buy…it is worth every single penny spent.
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Dave k
Brings back childhood memories.
Tastes just like it use to such a nostalgic taste for those who have tried befoe don’t hesitate to purchase.
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Dave k
As close to home as it gets.
Service second to none,Kopi is as close to fresh as you can get away from Malaysia/Singapore not as sweet as expected but not a problem,you may need two bags in a mug to obtain the depth of flavour.
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R.h.
Great bakwa. Previously I could only get this in the far east. Happy to finally find it in the UK