Harissa Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dried hot new mexico chilies (You can use California green chiles or ancho chiles); 1 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

5 dried hot new mexico chilies (You can use California green chiles or ancho chiles)
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1
Using rubber gloves, remove and discard stems and seeds from chile peppers.
2
Wash chiles in cold water; drain.
3
Tear chiles into strips; place in a small bowl.
4
Add hot water; let stand 20 minutes.
5
Pour chile mixture into container of an electric blender; cover and process until smoooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
6
Set mixture aside.
7
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
8
Cook onion and garlic in oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
9
Add flour mixture; stir well.
10
Mixture will be dry.
11
Cook, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
12
Gradually add chile mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
13
Stir in tomato paste and salt.
14
Let cool slightly.
15
Pour mixture into container of electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
16
Stir in lime juice.
17
Store in refrigerator.

100

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dried hot new mexico chilies (You can use California green chiles or ancho chiles), 1 cup hot water, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, 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.

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