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vegetarianRecipe: 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
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
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.

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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