Spicy Harissa Sauce

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So Many Middle Eastern Foods

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So Many Middle Eastern Foods

  • Show Date
April 8, 2023
  • Show Date
April 8, 2023
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Mark Cerkvenik

  • Cook

Mark Cerkvenik

Description

Make this Middle Eastern Harissa Sauce by using a few simple ingredients to add
smokiness and heat to dishes or use it as a condiment. It also makes a great topping
for hummus. Based on a recipe from www.wiskaffair.com

  • Ingredients
  • ✓ 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
  • ✓ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ✓ 2 whole roasted red bell peppers
  • ✓ 2-3 whole chilies with stalks removed
  • ✓ 1 teaspoon salt. Omit is you want a salt free version
  • ✓ 5-6 whole garlic cloves peeled
  • ✓ 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ✓ Water to thin as desired
  • Instructions

ROAST THE SPICES

  1. Add coriander seeds and cumin seeds to a small nonstick pan and dry roast on medium heat until browned and fragrant.

  2. Keep stirring continuously.

  3. Once done, remove the pan from the heat and keep it aside.

ROAST THE BELL PEPPERS

  1. Roast red bell peppers over direct flame until charred from all sides.
  2. Keep rotating while roasting using a tong.
  3. You can also roast the peppers in a broiler or use jarred roasted peppers.
  4. Remove the roasted peppers to a plate or bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let them cool completely.
  5. Once cooled, peel off the charred skin.
  6. Discard the seeds and chop the peppers into small pieces.

MAKE THE SAUCE

  1. Add the chopped roasted peppers, chilies, salt, garlic cloves, and lemon juice to the medium jar of a blender.

  2. Add a few teaspoons of water as needed to blend to make a smooth paste.

  3. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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