Tunisian Harissa – a delicious recipe with oil, tomato, red pepper, water, salt, cumin powder. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
["Place a small sauce pan with the oil on low heat.
2
Add tomato paste and lightly saute for a few minutes until red color is released into the oil and it becomes fragrant.
3
*Note: Sauteing the tomato paste is to cook out the raw flavor, you do not want any browning.", "Add red pepper flakes and stir into the tomato paste and oil.
4
Add water and stir.
5
Add cumin powder, caraway powder, salt. Press two of the garlic cloves and add those as well.", "Stir mixture and check thickness. It should not be runny or too thick, more water can be added in small increments to reach the perfect consistency.
6
Cover the pot and set on the lowest heat setting possible.", "Let cook for 10-20 minutes or until the pepper flakes have all fully softened.
7
Remove from heat and let cool.", "Add 1 tbsp vinegar and two more pressed garlic cloves.
8
To finish, add 1/4 cup olive oil."]
583
kcal
Calories
45
g
Fat
40
g
Carbs
7
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or olive), 1 6-oz can of tomato paste, 12 ounces red pepper flakes, 9 ounces water, and more.
Yes, Tunisian 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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