recipes:sauces:harissa [Asgard's Realm]

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====== Harissa North African Chili Paste ======
===== Ingredients =====
  * 2 very large handfuls (approx. 3.5  ounces or 100 grams) dried red chili pepper flakes

  * 3 or 4 large cloves of garlic
  * 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  * 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
  * 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds (optional)
  * 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway seeds (optional)

  * 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  * Olive oil, to taste

===== Directions =====
  * Place chili pepper flakes in four cups of hot water; leave the peppers to soften for 30 minutes to an hour.
  * While the peppers are soaking, heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.
  * Add the whole spices and toast until fragrant, stirring constantly, for about a minute.
  * Remove the pan from the heat and grind the spices with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Set aside.
  * Drain the chili peppers and gently squeeze out excess water with a paper towel.
  * Using a mortar and pestle (or a blender or mini food processor) grind the chili peppers, garlic, salt and spices to a paste.
  * Add the lemon juice and just enough olive oil to moisten the harissa to desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  * Store unused harissa in an airtight glass container in the fridge. For long storage, lightly top the harissa with a little oil before closing.

===== Source =====
https://www.thespruce.com/easy-north-african-harissa-recipe-2394941