Spice, Mash, Drizzle: Meet Houria, Tunisia’s Boldest Carrot Salad
Houria (also known as Ommok Houria) is a beloved Tunisian carrot salad that proves simple ingredients can hit hard. Made with tender carrots, mashed garlic, bold spices, and a generous spoonful of DAMYA Harissa, this dish is equal parts smoky, sweet, and fiery. It’s often served as a chilled starter or mezze with crusty bread, but we love it anytime as a punchy side or savory snack.
🛒 Ingredients:
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5–6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1–2 tsp DAMYA Harissa (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp DAMYA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for drizzling
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1 tsp ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
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Boiled eggs, halved
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Sardines or canned tuna in olive oil
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Fresh herbs (parsley or mint)
Preparation Instructions:
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Boil the carrots and garlic in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes).
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Drain and transfer to a bowl. Mash together until mostly smooth.
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Stir in the DAMYA Harissa, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, and vinegar or lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
Finish with a drizzle of DAMYA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top before serving!
What makes Houria unforgettable is the heat-and-earthiness combo: cumin meets vinegar, mellow garlic meets the heat of our chili paste, and it all gets rounded out by a drizzle of organic extra virgin olive oil. Whether you top it with boiled eggs, sardines, or nothing at all—it’s a fridge-friendly favorite that brings serious Tunisian flavor to your everyday table.
Pro tip? Let it sit a few hours before serving so the flavors fully come alive.
Try it out tonight and be sure to share your Houria creation with @tastedamya on instagram!
XX From Tunisia, with Flavor!
