Harissa Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried ancho chiles, seeded, membranes removed; 1/3 cup San Marzano canned tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; A healthy pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 lemon, for juicing; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 dried ancho chiles, seeded, membranes removed
1/3 cup San Marzano canned tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
A healthy pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, for juicing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a large saute pan over high heat for 1 minute.
2
Add the chiles to the pan and dry-toast them for a few minutes until they are blistered and slightly darkened.
3
Place the chiles in a bowl and cover with very hot water.
4
Let them sit, covered, 15 minutes.
5
Return the pan to the stove and add the tomato.
6
Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the juices reduce and the tomato is slightly darkened.
7
Meanwhile, toast the cumin in a small pan over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, until the seeds release their aroma and darken slightly.
8
Pound them coarsely in a mortar.
9
Drain the chiles well and place them in a food processor with the garlic, tomatoes, paprika, cumin, cayenne, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.
10
Puree until well combined.
11
With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until incorporated.
12
Season with a healthy squeeze of lemon juice, and more salt if you like.

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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: 6 dried ancho chiles, seeded, membranes removed, 1/3 cup San Marzano canned tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 clove garlic, chopped, 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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