Harissa Carrot Spread ('Omek Houria')

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Salad
2
10 minutes
30 minutes
A traditional, delicious, & spreadable spicy carrot salad that’s perfect as an appetizer or side dish. Garnish with olives, pickles, boiled egg slices the traditional way or with whatever else you want really!
1.5 lbs Carrots, cut and cleaned
2-3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 Tbsp Harissa Paste
3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 Tsp Coriander
1 Tsp Salt
0.5 Tsp Caraway
Egg, Soft Boiled and Cut into 4 pieces (Optional)
Olives & Pickles, Washed (Optional)
Wash, peel, and cut the carrots into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Add them to a pot with 1 cup of water. Throw in the garlic cloves (or mince them and save them to the end for a more intense garlic flavor). Cover and allow at least 30 to 40 minutes of cooking time.
Once the cooking of the carrots and garlic is complete, carefully transfer them to a bowl and begin mashing while still hot using a fork, a mashing tool, or a food processor.
Add the harissa paste, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, coriander, caraway, salt and continue mashing until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Serve in a bowl or plate, garnish with olives, pickles, or even hard boiled egg slices the traditional way or with whatever else you want. Enjoy!
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