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HARISSA

Harissa

Dried-chilli, garlic and warm-spice paste that multiplies RED.

RED
PORTION30 ml cube
BATCH×12
PARENTRED
DINNERS4+
BATCH

What goes in

  • dried ancho / guajillo / Kashmiri / árbol chillies
  • caraway
  • coriander
  • vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt
METHOD

Make it once

  1. 1

    Toast / soak chillies.

  2. 2

    Bloom spices and tomato paste in oil until fragrant and deep red.

  3. 3

    Blend smooth.

STORAGEFridge about 3 weeks under oil; freezes well in cubes.
SOURCESerious Eats + Ottolenghi Test KitchenOttolenghi Test Kitchen — Harissa
WHAT IT OPENS

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