Tunisian Orisa Recipe

Name: Tunisian Orisa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound wheat berries, picked over to remove any pebbles; 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 to 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon honey or sugar; 1 teaspoon harissa (see page 33), or more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; About 2 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth or bouillon cube

Servings: persons

1 pound wheat berries, picked over to remove any pebbles
4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 to 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
1 teaspoon harissa (see page 33), or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
About 2 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth or bouillon cube

1
The day before making this dish, put the wheat berries in a large bowl.
2
Cover with cold water, and soak overnight.
3
The day of serving, heat the olive oil in a heavy casserole or Dutch oven.
4
Scatter in the onion and garlic, and saute until the onion is translucent.
5
Add the carrots, celery, turmeric, honey or sugar, harissa, coriander, caraway, black pepper, and coarse salt.
6
Drain the wheat berries, and add them to the pot along with enough broth to cover the wheat berries by 2 inches.
7
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for at least 1 hour, or until most of the water has evaporated.
8
Season with additional harissa, if you like, or serve more on the side.

957

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 pound wheat berries, picked over to remove any pebbles, 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Orisa 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.

Tunisian Orisa

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