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Akkoub
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Akkoub

Akkoub is a traditional dish prepared using the akkoub plant, combined with onions, olive oil, and vegetable broth seasoned with cumin, white pepper, and onion powder. The recipe includes preparing the akkoub by removing thorns and briefly boiling before cooking it slowly with a pureed vegetable and broth base for a tender, flavorful result. The dish pairs well with rice or bread, offering a rich, aromatic vegetarian meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Lebanese, Syrian

Ingredients

  • 2 kg akkoub
  • 2 white onion big
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
Vegetable broth:
  • 1 leek
  • 1 onion
  • 1/2 celery sticks
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

How to prepare the Akkoub:
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  1. Using a pointed and sharp scissors, wear gloves and snip off all the thorns.
  2. Wash the Akkoub then drop it in a pan with salted rapidly boiling water.
  3. Let it cook for 3 minutes then strain on a kitchen towel.
  4. At this point you can freeze it once it cools down if you don’t want to cook it right away.
How to Cook the Akkoub:
  1. In a medium pan place chopped onions, leeks and celery sauté with some olive oil.
  2. Add 1 tbsp of flour and keep stirring until golden.
  3. Add 3 cups of water and let it boil for 20 minutes.
  4. Purée the vegetables and broth.
  5. In another pan using some olive oil sauté the onions for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the akkoub and keep cooking.
  7. Add cumin, white pepper and onion powder.
  8. Add the vegetable purée.
  9. Cover and let all cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until you think it’s tender enough.
  10. Squeeze some lemon juice and drizzle some olive oil on top.
  11. Enjoy with some rice or with some bread.

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