Syria's TANGIEST Comfort Food
Recipe Information
Harak Osbao
Cultural Context
Harak Osbao hails from Syria, where it is a beloved comfort food often enjoyed during family gatherings. This dish embodies the spirit of Syrian home cooking, utilizing simple, wholesome ingredients to create a hearty meal. It has gained popularity beyond Syria, inspiring variations across the Middle East and among those seeking flavorful vegetarian options.
lentils
🥗Healthier: green peas
💰Cheaper: split peas
Green peas provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.
olive oil
🥗Healthier: avocado oil
💰Cheaper: canola oil
Canola oil is more affordable while still being a good cooking oil.
vegetable broth
🥗Healthier: homemade broth
💰Cheaper: water with seasonings
Using water with seasonings reduces cost and allows for customization.
green bell pepper
🥗Healthier: zucchini
💰Cheaper: cabbage
Zucchini adds a similar texture and flavor, while cabbage is often cheaper.
Cut pita breads into small pieces.
Pour oil into a pot over high heat.
Fry the cut pieces of bread until golden, about 30 seconds, then remove and sprinkle with salt.
Slice 4 onions thinly using a mandolin or knife.
Place sliced onions in a pot with the heat turned off and pour in enough olive oil to almost fully submerge them.
Turn heat to high and fry onions for 8 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until light golden color.
Drain fried onions on kitchen towels and sprinkle with salt.
Break up 200 grams of tamarind block into smaller pieces and pour over 1 liter of boiling water; let sit for 30 to 40 minutes.
Mash the tamarind pulp and strain to separate the concentrate from the seeds.
In the same pot used for frying onions, pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil.
Wash lentils and add them to the boiling water; cover and cook for 25 minutes.
Part cook small pasta in boiling salty water for half its cooking time, then strain and wash with cold water.
Add par-cooked pasta to the pot with lentils along with 2.5 teaspoons of salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 100 grams pomegranate molasses, tamarind liquid, and a handful of fried onions.
Add 1/3 cup of onion oil and mix well; add more water if needed until it reaches desired consistency.
Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until soupy.
In a pan, fry 3 tablespoons of minced garlic in 1/3 cup onion oil for 30 seconds, then add 150 grams of chopped coriander and cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour garlic and coriander mixture into the pot and mix thoroughly.
Spread the mixture into a serving dish and let cool for about 30 minutes before adding toppings.
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