Gourmet Harissa-Onion Hot Dogs With Preserved Lemon

Name: Gourmet Harissa-Onion Hot Dogs With Preserved Lemon Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons, thinly sliced with peel, seeded; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt; ¼ cup cilantro, fresh and finely chopped; ¼ cup mint, fresh and finely chopped; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 12 lbs onions, halved thinly sliced; ½ cup water; 1 -1 ½ tablespoon harissa (aka chile paste) or 1 -1 ½ tablespoon sambal oelek (aka chile paste); ¾ cup purchased hummus; 6 hot dog buns, grilled; 6 beef hot dogs, grilled

Servings: persons

2 lemons, thinly sliced with peel, seeded
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt
¼ cup cilantro, fresh and finely chopped
¼ cup mint, fresh and finely chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 12 lbs onions, halved thinly sliced
½ cup water
1 -1 ½ tablespoon harissa (aka chile paste) or 1 -1 ½ tablespoon sambal oelek (aka chile paste)
¾ cup purchased hummus
6 hot dog buns, grilled
6 beef hot dogs, grilled

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Relish:.
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Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
3
Cover and simmer until lemons are tender, about 12 minutes.
4
Uncover; simmer until liquid thickens to syrup, about 8 minutes.
5
Transfer syrup to bowl and cool.
6
Chop lemon slices; add to bowl and cool.
7
Chop lemon slices; add to bowl.
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Mix in herbs, oil, and garlic.
9
Onions:.
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Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Cover; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes.
13
Add 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespooon harissa (or sambal).
14
Simmer until water is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes.
15
Add more harissa, if desired.
16
Hot Dogs:.
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Spread hummus on buns or crosswise in strip on each hot dog bun.
18
Top with eah with grilled hot dog, then onions and relish.
19
Roll up hot dog bun and serve.

735

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, thinly sliced with peel, seeded, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 ½ tablespoons coarse sea salt, ¼ cup cilantro, fresh and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gourmet Harissa-Onion Hot Dogs With Preserved Lemon Relish falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Gourmet Harissa-Onion Hot Dogs With Preserved Lemon Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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