Harissa
A North African hot chili paste flavored with garlic and spices, perfect for adding heat to stews, grilled meats, and dips.
Harissa is made by toasting spices and blending them with chili powder, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to create a fragrant, spicy paste.
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Ingredientes
- Garlic - 6 cloves
- Lemon Juice - 15 ml
- Coriander - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 to taste
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Chili Powder - 50 g
- Caraway Seeds - 1 tsp
- Olive Oil - 60 ml
Direcciones
Paso 1
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds, and 1 tsp caraway seeds until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool and grind to a powder.
Paso 2
In a bowl, combine 50 g chili powder, the ground spice mix, 6 minced garlic cloves, 60 ml olive oil, and 15 ml lemon juice; season with salt to taste.
Paso 3
Stir into a smooth paste.
Paso 4
Transfer to a jar, let rest 1 hour to develop flavor.
Paso 5
Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Notas del cocinero
For deeper flavor, allow the paste to sit at room temperature overnight before refrigerating.