Harissa

Harissa
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped (scant 2/3 cup / 90 g in total)
  • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 3 hot red chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Place the pepper under a very hot broiler, turning occasionally for about 25 minutes, until blackened on the outside and completely soft. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to cool. Peel the pepper and discard its skin and seeds.
  2. Place a dry frying pan over low heat and lightly toast the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds for 2 minutes. Remove them to a mortar and use a pestle to grind to a powder.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and fry the onion, garlic, and chiles for 10 to 12 minutes, until a dark smoky color and almost caramelized.
  4. Now use a blender or a food processor to blitz together all of the paste ingredients until smooth, adding a little more oil if needed.
  5. Store in a sterilized jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or even longer.

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