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How to Make Harissa Paste at Home
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces dried chiles of your choice (see Recipe Notes)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for storing
  • Optional additions: fresh lemon juice, preserved lemon, fresh or dried mint, fresh cilantro, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, cayenne, paprika
  • subheading: Equipment:
  • Heatproof bowl for soaking chiles
  • Skillet for toasting spices
  • Spice grinder, coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle for grinding spices
  • Knife for stemming and seeding chiles
  • Gloves for stemming and seeding chiles (optional but recommended)
  • Food processor or mortar and pestle for mixing paste
  • Airtight jar for storage
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