Omek Houria

Name: Omek Houria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup pitted black olives, halved

A traditional Tunisian carrot salad mashed and seasoned with garlic, spicy harissa, ground caraway, and olive oil.

35 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

TunisianSideStovetopVegetarianVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

2 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp harissa paste
1 tsp ground caraway
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup pitted black olives, halved

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled, sliced carrots in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain.
2

Roughly mash carrots in a bowl using a fork.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground caraway, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
4

Fold in 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
5

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and 1/4 cup halved pitted black olives before serving.

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Questions

What is Omek Houria?

A traditional Tunisian carrot salad mashed and seasoned with garlic, spicy harissa, ground caraway, and olive oil. This reference files it under Tunisian side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of harissa in Omek Houria?

The entry for Omek Houria calls for 2 tbsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

Can I make Omek Houria less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Omek Houria comes from 2 tbsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

How many calories are in Omek Houria?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 130 calories, with 2 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Omek Houria keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Omek Houria within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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