Harissa

هريسة · Harissa

Ingredients8

• dried red chilies100 g
• garlic4 cloves
• ground coriander1 tbsp
• ground caraway1 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• extra-virgin olive oil80 ml
• lemon juice1 tbsp

Method

1. Stem the dried chilies, shake out most of the seeds, and soak them in hot water for 30 minutes until soft.
2. Drain the chilies and squeeze out excess water.
3. Blend the chilies with garlic, coriander, caraway, cumin, and salt to a thick paste.
4. With the blender running, stream in the olive oil and lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
5. Taste and adjust salt; spoon into a clean jar and cover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil.
6. Refrigerate and use within a few weeks; stir before serving.