Harissa Paste

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1/2 lb dried red chilies (baklouti or guajillo)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1.5 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   De-stem dried chilies, slice open, and discard seeds. Soak in boiling water for 30 minutes until soft. Drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Toast cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds in a dry pan over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) for 2 minutes. Grind finely.

3. 3

   Place drained chilies, minced garlic, ground spices, and salt in a food processor. Blend to a paste.

4. 4

   Drizzle in olive oil slowly while pulsing until emulsified and glossy. Store in a sterilized jar topped with a thin layer of olive oil.