Tunisian Harissa

Directions

1. 1
   Cut off the tops of the dried red peppers, and deseed them.
2. 2
   Soften them in a bowl of water for a half hour, then put them in a colander to drain them a bit.
3. 3
   Take the skins off the garlic.
4. 4
   Put them in a blender, add the red peppers, the salt, caraway, coriander, and 1 teaspoon of water.
5. 5
   Also, add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
6. 6
   Blend this until it is like a paste.
7. 7
   Add olive oil to taste.
8. 8
   The oil will lessen somewhat the intensity of the spice.