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 Recipe: Harissa
Harissa is a fiery Moroccan paste made of chilis, garlic, and spices.
| Yield |
about 1½ c |
| Time |
10 minutes |
| Tools |
- saucepan
- kitchen gloves
- knife
- food processor or blender
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| Ingredients |
- 1 c water
- 6 oz dried red chilis
- 9-10 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ c salt
- ¾ c coriander, ground
- ½ c cumin, ground
- 1 c olive oil
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| Directions |
Heat water until nearly boiling. Wearing gloves, remove the chili stems, cut chilis in half, remove seeds, and place in hot water to soften, 1-2 minutes. Place everything but the olive oil in food processor, start processing, and gradually add the oil until everything is incorporated into a red paste.
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| Notes |
The traditional way to make harissa is with a mortar and pestle. For an even spicier condiment, fry the coriander and cumin seeds in a dry pan before grinding. |
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