Harissa-Onion Dogs with Preserved-Lemon Relish
A gourmet twist on classic hot dogs featuring a spicy harissa-caramelized onion topping and a bright preserved-lemon relish with fresh herbs. Served on grilled buns or lavash with creamy hummus.
Ingredients
- •2 whole lemons
- •1 cup fresh lemon juice
- •2½ tablespoons coarse sea salt
- •¼ cup fresh cilantro
- •¼ cup fresh mint
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •4 cloves garlic
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1½ pounds onions
- •½ cup water
- •1½ tablespoons harissa sauce
- •¾ cup hummus
- •6 pieces hot dog buns
- •6 pieces all-beef hot dogs
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Cover and simmer until lemons are tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; simmer until liquid thickens to syrup, about 8 minutes. Transfer syrup to bowl and cool. Chop lemon slices; add to bowl. Mix in herbs, oil, and garlic.
20 min
- 2.
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; cook until onions are golden, stirring often, about 25 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon harissa. Simmer until water is absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes. Add more harissa, if desired.
30 min
- 3.
Spread hummus on buns or crosswise in strip on each lavash sheet. Top each with grilled hot dog, then onions and relish. Roll up lavash, if using, and serve.
5 min
- 4.
A spicy North African red chile paste; available at some specialty foods stores and at Middle Eastern markets.
- 5.
** Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
