Harissa

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Harissa

Harissa is a traditional North African recipe for a truly classic chilli-based spice blend and condiment that's an essential addition to much of North African cuisine. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic North African version of Harissa.

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

10 minutes

Total Time:

20 minutes

Makes:

6 tbsp

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Sauce Recipes Spice Recipes North-africa Recipes

A classic spice blend, Harissa can either be used as an addition to stews or it can be served as a condiment to accompany rice dishes.

Ingredients:

1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp white cumin seeds
1 tsp Caraway seeds
1 tsp mint
5 cloves garlic
1 tsp ground coriander
10 dried red chillies (preferably hot eg birds' eye, scotch bonnet, piri-piri)

Method:

Cover the chillies with hot water and let stand for 15 minutes until soft. Place chillies and remaining ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth using water that the chillies soaked in to thin it.

The sauce should have the consistency of thick paste. If you place the paste in a jar and cover with a thin film of olive oil it will keep for at least a couple of months in the refrigerator.