Harissa
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| Serves | yields 1/2 - 1 cup |
| Website | About.com |
Harissa is Tunisian chili paste made from a blend of dried red peppers and spices. It can be used to increase the heat in virtually any recipe. This harissa recipe produces a mild, smoky chili paste.
Ingredients
- 3 ancho chiles
- 3 New Mexico chiles
- 4 chiles de arbol
- 3 Cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Note
You can use a combination of peppers (or all one kind) depending on how hot you want your harissa paste.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 30 minutes to make them soft and pliable. Drain. Carefully remove stems and seeds. | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a food processor combine chili peppers, garlic, salt, and olive oil. Blend. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Add remaining spices and blend to form a smooth paste. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Store in airtight container. It will keep for a month in the refrigerator. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top as needed. | |