Mediterranean Hot Sauce (harissa)
  1. Step 1: Soak the Dried Chiles. Place dried New Mexico or Guajillo chilies in a heat-safe bowl and cover completely with hot water. Soak for 30 minutes until softened. Drain, then remove stems and seeds.

  2. Step 2: Combine the Ingredients. Add soaked chilies, roasted red peppers, tomato paste, garlic cloves, caraway seeds, coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and salt to a food processor.

  3. Step 3: Blend Into Paste. Turn on the food processor and slowly add olive oil through the opening while blending. Scrape down the sides and continue blending until the mixture becomes a thick, slightly chunky paste. Adjust salt or cayenne to taste.

  4. Step 4: Store the Harissa. Transfer the finished harissa paste into a clean glass jar. Smooth the surface and pour a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil on top to protect freshness. Seal tightly and refrigerate.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Sauce

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🫒Mediterranean Cuisine

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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