Harissa Sauce Recipe

Name: Harissa Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 each hot red chiles fresh, or 10 dried red chiles; 4 each garlic cloves; 1 x salt; 3 cups stock aromatic; 2 tablespoons cilantro minced; 4 lbs chicken pieces fat removed; 1 each turkey neck and giblets, (optional); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 each onions chopped; 3 each cinnamon sticks; 15 each peppercorns; 8 each cloves; 3 1/2 quarts water; 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) soaked; 4 strips orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cc ginger fresh; 6 Sprigs parsley leaves; 15 sprigs cilantro; 1/2 pound carrots scraped, cut in chunks; 1 1/2 each pumpkin peeled, cut in chunks; 2 each sweet red bell peppers seeded, quartered; 1 x cilantro chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 each hot red chiles fresh, or 10 dried red chiles
4 each garlic cloves
1 x salt
3 cups stock aromatic
2 tablespoons cilantro minced
4 lbs chicken pieces fat removed
1 each turkey neck and giblets, (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
2 each onions chopped
3 each cinnamon sticks
15 each peppercorns
8 each cloves
3 1/2 quarts water
1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) soaked
4 strips orange zest
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
1 cc ginger fresh
6 Sprigs parsley leaves
15 sprigs cilantro
1/2 pound carrots scraped, cut in chunks
1 1/2 each pumpkin peeled, cut in chunks
2 each sweet red bell peppers seeded, quartered
1 x cilantro chopped, for garnish

1
If using the dried chiles, soak them in a cup of hot water for 1 hour, then drain.
2
Pound or mince the chiles, garlic and salt into a paste.
3
Mix all or some of this paste, according to the degree of hotness desired, with the broth, and serve hot, garnished with the cilantro.
4
Aromatic Broth: Put the chicken parts, turkey neck and giblets, butter, onions, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns and cloves into a heavy pan.
5
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Before the mixture begins to brown, add the remaining ingredients (except chopped cilantro).
7
Cover and simmer for 1 hour, skimming off as much fat as possible.
8
Raise the heat to medium and let the broth cook, uncovered, for 1 hour.
9
The broth should reduce to about 7 cups during this time.
10
Season with salt and remove from heat.
11
Remove the pieces of chicken and discard.
12
Strain the broth through a large sieve set over a large bowl, pressing against the vegetables.
13
Set aside 3 cups broth to make the harissa sauce.
14
Serve the remainder, piping hot, garnished with cilantro.

1523

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 each hot red chiles fresh, or 10 dried red chiles, 4 each garlic cloves, 1 x salt, 3 cups stock aromatic, and more.

Yes, Harissa Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Harissa Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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