harissa

20 Pinches
Updated on Jan 18, 2014

Hot and spicy but oh so typically North African

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 10 - 12 - dried red chili peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground caraway seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

How To Make harissa

  • Step 1
    Soak the dried chilies in hot water for 45 minutes. Drain and remove stems and seeds. Combine chili peppers, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a food processor and blend till the big chunks are gone. Don't over do it here. This is supposed to be a paste with little bits in it not a sauce. Add remaining spices and blend to form a semi smooth paste. Store in airtight container. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top to keep fresh or press a piece of plastic wrap over the top so it touches all the way around. This wonderful concoction will keep for at least a month in the refrigerator.

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