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How to Make Ajlouk Qura’a

October 8, 2022/in Tunisian Food/by theuaeblog

Ajlouk Qura’a is one of the best dishes in Tunisia, particularly among the French Jewish community. It is a salad made from various ingredients, including red peppers, zucchini, olive oil, garlic, harissa, and spice mix. So, let us now give you the list of ingredients and the instructions to make Ajlouk Qura’a.

Ingredients

One to two pounds of zucchini – cut it into one-inch-thick slices
One tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
A half teaspoon of salt
A half teaspoon of caraway seeds
A half teaspoon of ground coriander
A half teaspoon of harissa
One clove of crushed garlic
¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Use a large saucepan to place the zucchini
Cover with water to one inch above the zucchini
Bring to a boil and cook for 25-30 minutes
The purpose is to make zucchini tenderers
Mash zucchini with a fork
Now combine juice and the other six ingredients in a bowl
Stir these ingredients with a whisk
Add zucchini and toss well
Use cheese for sprinkling
Serve the salad with pita bread

How To Make Houria

October 8, 2022/in Tunisian Food/by theuaeblog

Tunisian cuisine is influenced by traditional Arab, African, and French flavors. Houria is one of the most flavorful salads you can find in almost Tunisian restaurants. However, if you want to make this salad at home, you can follow the list of ingredients and the step-by-step instructions in this post. Read on!

Ingredients

One pound of peeled and sliced carrots
Two tablespoons of olive oil
Two cloves of finely chopped garlic
A half teaspoon of salt
One teaspoon of ground caraway
A half teaspoon of harissa
Three tablespoons of chopped parsley
Two tablespoons of lemon juice
Two ounces of black olives
Four ounces of tuna in vegetable oil – this is optional
Two hard-boiled eggs – make sure you cut them into wedges
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Simmer the carrots for 5-10 minutes in salted water
Now drain the water and set aside
Use a frying pan to heat the olive oil
Set the temperature to medium heat
Add harissa, carrots, salt, garlic, and caraway
Cook these ingredients for 3-5 minutes
Mix in parsley and then remove from heat
Transfer the dish to the serving bowl
Use lemon juice and pepper for garnishing
Top with sliced eggs, tuna, and olives

How to Make Mechouia Salad

October 8, 2022/in Tunisian Food/by theuaeblog

Mechouia salad is one of the best-grilled salads eaten by everyone in Tunisia. It contains tomatoes, red peppers, olive oil, herbs, and garlic. The unique thing about this salad is that you can make it without hassle. So, without further ado, let us make Mechouia salad. Read on!

Ingredients

Two or three pounds of bell pepper
Two large plum tomatoes
A half eggplant – this is optional
Two tablespoons of olive oil
One chili pepper
One sweet pepper
One medium-sized onion
Two cloves of garlic
Half lemon – juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Start the process by chopping the veggies
Apply some oil to the grill
Now grill tomatoes, bell pepper, and eggplant
You can use a nonstick pan if the grill is not available
Peel the grilled vegetables after they are cool
Mash the chili pepper, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic
Now add the mixture to the grilled eggplant
Mash again for a few minutes
Mash tomatoes on a separate plate
Add the mashed tomatoes to a medium-sized bowl with veggies and a mixture
Add lemon juice, olive oil, and spices
Use capers and olives for garnishing
Service hot to your family or friends

Note: If you want a perfect and authentic texture, we recommend mashing the veggies with your hand. A food processor is not good because it will cause runny veggies. Thus, you won’t achieve authentic consistency.

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