Homemade Harissa
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2024 Country of Study Recipe Collection – Morocco
Ingredients:
- 1 medium-large red chilli
- 3 red capsicums, roasted*
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
*Note: instead of roasting the capsicum yourself, you can also purchase roasted peppers or chargrilled capsicum in a jar. When using capsicum from a jar, drain liquid and pat dry with a paper towel.
Method:
- COMBINE all ingredients in a food processor and process until the consistency of a paste.
What's Great About It:
Harissa is a hot red pepper paste used in Northern African cooking. While harissa is typically spicy, you can turn the heat up or down by increasing or reducing the amount of chilli used, and it will still taste delicious! Made from fresh ingredients, this harissa paste is great to keep in your fridge and use on meat or vegetables. You can also stir it into several Moroccan dishes, into soups and stews, or to add a kick to your shakshuka or hummus.
