Harissa paste edit
A delicious, customizable and cheaper alternative to store bought Harissa.
Ingredients
- jar of pimentos or roasted red peppers
- 5-8 thai hot chilis, depending on spice preference
- small box of sundried tomatoes
- 1 tbs cumin seeds
- 1 tsp carraway seeds
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 big cloves of garlic
- splash of apple cider vinegar
- juice from half a lemon
- good quality olive oil
- salt to taste
- smoked paprika
Instructions
- Toast all spices in a dry pan for a minute or until fragrant
- Crush spices to a powder in a mortar and pestle
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor until mostly smooth, add olive oil as needed
Notes
Adapted from the minimalist baker. Most ingredients can be easily substituted, dried & rehydrated chiles or other fresh hot peppers can be used in place of thai peppers, home roasted red peppers can be used instead of jarred pimentos, and sundried tomatoes can be replaced with tomato paste.