Harissa Sauce

Name: Harissa Sauce
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds; 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled; 4 large red bell peppers; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

7 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
4 large red bell peppers
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper

Directions

1

Stir coriander and caraway in small skillet over medium-high heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
2

Transfer to processor.
3

Cook garlic in same skillet, covered, over medium-low heat until tender, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes.
4

Cool.
5

Peel garlic; add to processor.
6

Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
7

Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
8

Peel, seed, and coarsely chop peppers; add peppers, oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper to processor.
9

Puree.
10

Season with salt and pepper.
11

(Can be made 1 day ahead.
12

Cover and refrigerate.)