Harissa

Directions

1. 1
   Put the hot peppers into the container of a food processor or electric blender.
2. 2
   Or use a spice mill.
3. 3
   Blend as finely as possible.
4. 4
   Put the ground peppers in a small saucepan, and add the garlic, olive oil, cumin and black pepper.
5. 5
   Put on the stove and stir.
6. 6
   Bring to the boil and allow to barely simmer over low heat - use a steel heat pad such as a Flame-Tamer, if available - for five hours.