Harissa

Name: Harissa
Ingredients: 2 ounces dried hot red chili peppers (stems and seeds removed); 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground caraway; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Extra-virgin olive oil

6 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces dried hot red chili peppers (stems and seeds removed)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon ground caraway
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1

Soak the chili peppers in water for 30 minutes, until soft.
2

Drain and pound with the garlic, spices, and a little salt with a pestle and mortar, or blend in a food processor, adding just enough oil, by the tablespoon, to make a soft paste.
3

Press into a jar and cover with oil.