Libyan Harissa- Hot Pepper Paste- هريسة

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is often more affordable and lighter.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: lentils

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while lentils are economical.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Wear gloves to handle the hot peppers.

Crush the garlic cloves.

Grind the red hot peppers using a meat grinder.

Combine the ground peppers with salt, coriander, caraway, and crushed garlic in a large pot.

Add olive oil and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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