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.