Harissa Rose Petal

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1/2 lb dried red chilies (baklouti)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1.5 tsp caraway
• 3 tbsp dried pink organic rose petals (crushed)
• 1 tbsp rosewater
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Soak dried chilies in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Dry-toast cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds at 350°F (175°C) for 2 minutes, then grind.

3. 3

   Blend drained chilies, garlic, ground spices, crushed rose petals, rosewater, and salt in a food processor to a smooth paste.

4. 4

   Drizzle in olive oil slowly while pulsing until emulsified and glossy. Store in a glass jar topped with olive oil.