Harissa (Moroccan Chili Paste) - Mediterranean Recipe

Harissa (Moroccan Chili Paste)

🌍 Mediterranean, Morocco/North Africa Difficulty: ●●●○○

Harissa was introduced to North Africa via Andean chili peppers after Spanish conquest — the Ottoman period saw its rapid spread.

Ingredients

• 100g dried red chilies (ancho, guajillo, or local)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• juice of ½ lemon
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Soaking — Soak dried chilies in boiling water 30 min. Drain.
2. Toasting — Toast spice seeds in dry pan. Grind in mortar.
3. Blending — Blend chilies, garlic, spices, lemon, oil to smooth paste.
4. Seasoning — Season. Store covered in oil in refrigerator.

Tags: dried red chilies, garlic cloves, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds · Source: Brittani's Almanac