Harissa Sauce

Name: Harissa Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup (225 ml) dried red chiles, including seeds, crumbled; 2 tsp (10 ml) salt; fresh lemon juice or vinegar; olive oil; 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup (225 ml) dried red chiles, including seeds, crumbled
2 tsp (10 ml) salt
fresh lemon juice or vinegar
olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)

Directions

1

Place chiles in a small saucepan with water just to cover and bring to a simmer.
2

Remove from heat and set aside for about 1 hour.
3

Drain and place chiles in blender.
4

Add salt, garlic (if using), and just enough lemon juice to keep the mixture moving until it is pureed to a paste.
5

Transfer to a small glass jar for refrigerator storage.
6

Pour sufficient oil over the top to prevent air from touching the surface.