Basic Homemade Harissa Recipe

Name: Basic Homemade Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, undefined; 2 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 5 fresh red chilies, halved and seeded; 5 dried guajillo chilies, soaked in warm water, drained and seeded (reserve the liquid); 8 garlic cloves; leaves from a small bunch of cilantro; juice of one lemon; 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for storing; 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, undefined
2 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
5 fresh red chilies, halved and seeded
5 dried guajillo chilies, soaked in warm water, drained and seeded (reserve the liquid)
8 garlic cloves
leaves from a small bunch of cilantro
juice of one lemon
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for storing
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1
Toast the caraway, coriander and cumin seeds in a dry saucepan.
2
Heat them for three to four minutes, until they start to release their fragrance.
3
Pound in a mortar and pestle.
4
Put the spices with all the other ingredients into a food processor and puree.
5
You should get a thick, but not solid, paste.
6
Add a little of the chile soaking liquid to help you get the right texture.
7
Put into a small sterilized jar and pour a film of oil on top.
8
Store in the refrigerator make sure it is always covered by a layer of oil and use within four months.

575

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, undefined, 2 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 5 fresh red chilies, halved and seeded, and more.

Yes, Basic Homemade Harissa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Homemade Harissa

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