Tunisian Harissa

Name: Tunisian Harissa
Ingredients: 1 medium ancho chili; 1 medium guajillo chile pepper; 1 medium dried chipotle chile; 1 medium dried New Mexico chile; 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 medium roasted red pepper (chopped); 1 teaspoon sea salt; olive oil

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 medium ancho chili
1 medium guajillo chile pepper
1 medium dried chipotle chile
1 medium dried New Mexico chile
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 medium roasted red pepper (chopped)
1 teaspoon sea salt
olive oil

Directions

1

Place dried chiles in bowl and pour boiling water over. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
2

Grind chiles in food processor with garlic, spices, red bell pepper and salt. Add enough oil to make a thick paste.
3

Pack the mixture into a small jar. Cover harissa with thin layer of olive oil.
4

Will keep in refrigerator for 3 weeks under a thin layer of oil. Check periodically.
5

Table Harissa sauce: Combine 4 teaspoons of the above harissa sauce with 4 teaspoons of water and the juice of 1 lemon. Serve in small bowl and use as dipping sauce for fish or other meats.