BEST HARISSA CHILI SAUCE PASTE RECIPE !!! MUST TRY!!! HARISSA !

dried chili peppers

🥗Healthier: fresh chili peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil maintains a similar texture with a higher smoke point.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika can substitute without the smoky flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides a similar flavor in a pinch.

Soak the chilies in hot water for about 30 minutes.

Remove the stems from the chilies.

Cut the chilies down the middle and remove the seeds if desired.

Place the chilies in a blender or chopper.

Add the garlic to the blender.

Add the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds to the blender.

Add salt to the mixture.

Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil to help bind the mixture together.

Blend or chop the mixture until well combined.

Let the harissa sit for a day or two before serving to enhance the flavor and color.

Store the harissa in a refrigerated container.

Cooking Techniques

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