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Tunisian Carrot Salad

Source: The Essential Mediterranean, by Nancy Harmon Jenkins (HarperCollins, 2003)
Ingredients Measures
Carrots, medium size, peeled 5-6 each
Garlic clove, chopped 1 each
Ground caraway seed 1 teaspoon
Sea salt To taste
Harissa 1 tablespoon
Lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 tablespoon
Extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup

Method

  1. Using the large holes of a grater, grate the carrots into a bowl.

  2. In a mortar, pound the garlic to a paste with the caraway and salt. Stir in the lemon juice and harissa, mixing well, then add the olive oil. Beat with a fork or a small wire whisk to amalgamate and immediately pour over the grated carrots. Set aside at room temperature for about 30 minutes to develop the flavors.

Yield: 6 portions