Spice mix - Harrissa

Name: Spice mix - Harrissa
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 dried red chilis; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 garlic cloves; . 1/2 tsp salt; 5-6 tbsp olive oil, or as needed

Keith Vigon @cook_4574654

United Kingdom

This is an African based spice mix, usually quite fiery. But you can adjust as you see fit. It is often served as a side dish for the guests to dip their food into. Try adding this to natural yoghurt is immense and excellent marinade for pork and chicken. If you make this dish please take a photo and post together with a recipe

Keith Vigon @cook_4574654

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Ingredients

12dried red chilis
1 tbspcoriander seeds
2 teaspooncumin seeds
2garlic cloves
. 1/2 tsp salt
5-6 tbspolive oil, or as needed

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Steps

1

Discard the stems and some of the seeds from the chillers, then soak the chilis in water for 30 minutes, until softened
2

Meanwhile dry fry the coriander and cumin seeds to bring out the flavour then grind to a powder.
3

Pound the garlic with the salt, then add the drained chilis and pound the mixture until it is smooth
4

Add the spices and gradually pound in the oil, trickling it in and mixing until the sauce is well blended another mayonnaise like consistency
5

Use the Harrissa at once or transfer it to an airtight jar. Flood the surface with a little more olive oil may conceal. Cover tightly and store in a cool place or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks