Silan is a Middle Eastern syrup made from steamed, pressed dates. I now keep a container of it in my refrigerator for cocktails. It’s especially suited to whiskey drinks, which benefit from a shot of the dark, musky sweetness. Use it in marinades and sauces for basting roasted meats, over granola and yogurt in the morning and in place of honey in baking. Soom’s new silan is kosher.
Soom Silan, 12.3 ounces, $9.49, soomfoods.com.
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