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Harissa

Easy recipe to make homemade Harissa. This flavorful spicy red chili paste is common in traditional North African and Middle Eastern cooking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: North African

Ingredients

  • 3 dried chiles de arbol
  • 3 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3 dried ancho chile
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Break open the peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. To a large pot add the water, chiles de arbol, guajillo chiles and ancho chiles.
  3. Bring to a simmer, cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let the chiles sit for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the chiles to a food processor and process until smooth.
  5. Press the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any remaining skin.
  6. Rinse out the food processor then add the mixture back in.
  7. In a small skillet add 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.
  8. Add in the tomato paste and stir well, cooking until warm and the colors start to darken.
  9. Add in the cumin, coriander, paprika and cayenne pepper, whisk to combine and cook for 30 seconds.
  10. Add the mixture to the food processor with the chiles.
  11. Add in the salt, garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.
  12. Pulse the mixture together while pouring in the olive oil in a slow stream.
  13. Place into covered container and refrigerate if not using immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 246mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2944IU (59%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 246mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2944IU 59%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.