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Harissa

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African Condiments Spices Appetizer
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Harissa
About 3 cups
4.0 7
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Ingredients (6)

  • 1 1/2 pounds roasted, seeded, and peeled red bell peppers
  • 1/4 pound fresh hot red chiles, seeded and trimmed
  • 1 cup sweet Spanish paprika
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 to 8 peeled garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup ground caraway seed
Nutritional Information
  • Calories204
  • Fat16.04g
  • Saturated fat2.2g
  • Trans fat
  • Carbs16.13g
  • Fiber7.99g
  • Sugar5.76g
  • Protein3.82g
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium15.07mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (8 servings) Powered by

Harissa, the basic seasoning paste of Tunisia, is served with kebabs and couscous, and appears on the table in a small dish. It is also delicious on crusty bread spread with hummus. It is to be used sparingly as a condiment. Harissa is sold ready-made in tubes or small cans; the best comes from Tunisia.

from: Field Guide to Herbs & Spices by

Instructions

  1. 1Combine bell peppers, chiles, paprika, olive oil, garlic cloves, and caraway seed. Purée in the bowl of a food processor until smooth and thick, adding salt to taste. To use as a sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon harissa with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped flat parsley, and enough water to make a pourable sauce.
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