Harissa Chili Paste
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
16 servings (1 tbsp each)
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Calories
88 kcal
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Cuisine
African
Harissa Chili Paste
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Harissa is a dried chili paste from Tunisia made with garlic, spices, and olive oil. It's packed with flavor and delicious as a condiment, marinade, or spread.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried chilies stemmed and seeded (see note 1)
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, add dried chiles and enough boiling water to cover and submerge (you may need to weigh the chiles down with a plate). Soak for 10 to 15 minutes, until completely softened. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, add caraway seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer toasted spices to a small grinder or mortar and pestle and process until finely ground.
- To a food processor, add drained chiles, ground spices, garlic, and salt. Process until a thick paste forms, scraping down the sides as necessary. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil and process until smooth. Add more salt to taste if desired.
Notes
Dried chiles: You'll need 4 ounces of dried chiles, and you can determine how spicy the harissa is based on which ones you choose. Be sure to stem and seed the chiles before soaking.
Mild: Guajillo chiles, Ancho chiles Medium: Puyo chiles, New Mexico (Hatch) chiles, Pasilla chiles Spicy: Arbol chiles, Morita chiles, Chipotle chiles
- Mild: Guajillo chiles, Ancho chiles
- Medium: Puyo chiles, New Mexico (Hatch) chiles, Pasilla chiles
- Spicy: Arbol chiles, Morita chiles, Chipotle chiles
- Yield: This recipe makes 1 cup of harissa (about 16 tablespoons).
- Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze the paste in small portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or add directly to hot soups or sauces.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
315mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3969IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (1 tbsp each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3969IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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