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(Emily Paster)

Libyan Jewish Pumpkin Spread

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Chershi (sometimes spelled chirshi or tershi) are spicy, highly flavored condiments or dips that are typically served as part of mezze, the spread of hot and cold dishes that precede the main meal in the Middle East and North Africa. Pumpkin chershi is among the most famous.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
  • 3 Tbsp harissa
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp of the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and stir to combine. Cook just until garlic begins to turn golden.
  2. Add pumpkin, harissa and honey and stir to combine. Cook gently, just until pumpkin is warmed through.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Dip should be tangy and spicy. Serve with Greek yogurt and warmed pita or as a garnish for couscous.
  • Author: Emily Paster
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Quick
  • Cuisine: Mizrahi
  • Diet: Vegetarian