California Harissa Recipe

Name: California Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dried ancho chiles (2 ounces), stemmed and seeded; 2 cups boiling water; 1 large garlic clove; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 plum tomato, halved and seeded; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika) or sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

5 dried ancho chiles (2 ounces), stemmed and seeded
2 cups boiling water
1 large garlic clove
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 plum tomato, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika) or sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1
In a heatproof bowl, cover the anchos with the boiling water and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain the chiles.
3
Transfer half of them to a food processor along with the garlic, olive oil and salt; puree until smooth.
4
Add the tomato, pimenton, vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne and cumin and puree until smooth.
5
Finely chop the remaining anchos.
6
Add them to the processor and pulse 2 or 3 times, just until combined.
7
Transfer the harissa to a bowl.

1514

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dried ancho chiles (2 ounces), stemmed and seeded, 2 cups boiling water, 1 large garlic clove, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, California 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.

California Harissa

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