Spicy Harissa

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 4 ancho chiles
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small skillet, toast the cumin and coriander seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until the seeds are lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Put the chiles in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
  3. 3
    Remove from the heat and let cool.
  4. 4
    Remove the stems and scrape the seeds from the chiles.
  5. 5
    In a food processor, combine the anchos, parsley, cilantro, garlic and the toasted cumin and coriander seeds; process until smooth.
  6. 6
    Add enough of the olive oil to make a very loose paste.

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