Harissa (Chili Paste)
This is a North African/Middle Eastern condiment that I tried to recreate after buying a jar at my local supermarket that carries a lot of international food. Unfortunately, it was on the reduced rack and they're not carrying it anymore.
I had a hard time coming up with this recipe: the recipes I found online didn't resemble what was on the ingredients list of the harissa I bought. It was Al Fez brand, FWIW. I could probably find it elsewhere if I look around, and I will do so... In the meantime, this was delicious. It wasn't quite like what was in the jar, but from what I read on wikipedia, harissa is something that varies according to whoever makes it. Maybe akin to spaghetti sauce. Feedback wanted from folks who are more familiar with harissa! Harissa - 4 + 1 chili peppers - I used ripe Cayennetta chilis that I grew in my garden - 1 huge red bell pepper - sub 2 small store-bought - 4 cloves garlic still on the bulb - 1 tsp each ground coriander and cumin - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 2 Tbsp tomato paste
This turned out more like a dip than a paste like the jarred version. It was definitely milder and less concentrated. I'd probably do 2 or 3 raw chilis next time. This is delicious on boiled eggs and avocados. A stronger version, like I had in the jar, is fantastic rubbed on chicken before cooking. :yum: |
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