Harisa/Harissa

By CathyD

Ingredients

• 10-12 dried chilies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground caraway
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Serves / Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Preparation Instructions:

Soak the chilies in hot water until softened. Drain. Remove the stems and seeds. Put chilies, water, salt and garlic in a food processor and puree until well chopped. Add the remaining spices and puree until smooth.

Helpful Hints:

Try different chilies for different heat levels. You may use mortar and pestle if you don't have a food processor. Store in a glass jar with a layer of olive oil on top. It will keep, covered, for up to a month. If olive oil gets too thin on top, add some more.

http://www.thespicehouse.com/recipes/harisa-paste