What is Harissa?
Harissa is a North-African chilli paste/sauce that consists of peppers, garlic, spices like coriander seeds, paprika, cumin, caraway seeds and olive oil. It is used as a condiment and is incredibly flavorful. It adds incredible depth and heat to any dish you add it to.
Ingredients
Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Red bell peppers. Garlic cloves. Tomato paste. Chilli peppers. I used a combination of Fresno peppers and bird’s eye chillies. Any red chillies will work. Olive oil. Cumin seeds. Coriander seeds. Caraway seeds. I am not a fan of the flavor of caraway so I don’t include it in my recipe but feel free to add half a teaspoon to your harissa. Fennel seeds. Chilli flakes. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper.
How to make Harissa
How long does harissa last?
A jar of harissa paste will keep in the fridge for at least a month but I doubt you’ll have it for that long. Once you get into using this stuff, you won’t be able to stop!
How to use Harissa paste
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