How to Make Harissa Spice : Spice Up Your Kitchen

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh red peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh peppers offer a milder flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

Toast the larger dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until blistered, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove stems and seeds from the chilies, then cut them into half-inch pieces.

Soak the chilies in about 1/2 cup of hot water until softened.

Soak 1/4 cup of sundried tomatoes in another 1/2 cup of hot water until softened.

Grind 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds, and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds in a spice grinder until powdered.

In a food processor, combine the soaked chilies (drained), sundried tomatoes (drained), 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, and the ground spices.

While processing, drizzle in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until a smooth paste forms.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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