Homemade Harissa

Name: Homemade Harissa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 10 to 12 dried red chile peppers; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

15 min

Homemade Harissa

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Total15 min

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Instructions

7 steps

Gather the ingredients.

Soak dried chiles in hot water for 30 minutes.

30 min

Drain and remove stems and seeds.

In a food processor, combine chile peppers, garlic, salt, and olive oil. Process until blended.

Add coriander, caraway seeds, and cumin and blend to form a smooth paste.

Transfer to an airtight container. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top to keep the harissa fresh. It will keep for a month in the refrigerator.

Incorporate into a variety of recipes and enjoy.

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