Best Harissa Dip Recipes

HARISSA-ROASTED CARROT DIP WITH SEEDY-CHEESY CRACKERS

Steps:

• For the crackers: Combine the flour, flax seeds, millet, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Give it a few pulses to combine and break up. Add the butter and feta, pulse until the mixture is evenly combined and the butter is in pea-sized bits. Continue to pulse while drizzling in the water, then pulse until the mixture clumps together and forms a dough. Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap, flatten into a disc, and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until cold and firm.
• Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to a scant 1/8-inch-thick. Cut into 2-inch squares or other 2-inch shapes and arrange on the prepared baking sheets about a 1/2-inch apart (makes about 60 crackers). Bake until golden and the edges are dark, start checking at 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the pans. These can be stored on the counter in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• To serve, spoon some Harissa Roasted Carrot Dip in a bowl and swirl around the top. Drizzle with some extra-virgin olive and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve with the crackers.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the carrots, onion, pepper and garlic on the prepared pan and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and several turns of black pepper and toss everything around to coat. Roast in the oven until softened and edges begin to get dark browned and charred, start checking at 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
• In a food processor, combine the roasted carrot mixture with the lemon juice, harissa, cider vinegar and smoked paprika and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides as necessary. With the motor running, slowly stream in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MOROCCAN HARISSA MAYONNAISE DIP

Steps:

• Simply mix the harissa and mayonnaise in a bowl.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve as a delicious dip with vegetables, bread sticks or pitta bread. Try it as a sandwich spread!

SPICY WAGYU BEEF AND HARISSA MEATBALLS WITH DIP

Steps:

• PREPARING THE FULLBLOOD WAGYU BEEF MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, mix the harissa and water. Then, add the panko bread crumbs to the bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs.Add the eggs to the bowl with the harissa, water, and bread crumbs. Then, add the Fullblood Wagyu ground beef, minced shallots, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, hot paprika, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the bowl. Mix well. Portion the beef mixture into small balls (each portion the size of a golf ball).Place the meatballs (should be about 30) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let the meatballs chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes while making the dip.
• PREPARING THE HERBED CREME FRAICHE DIP: Place all of the dip ingredients (flat leaf parsley leaves, basil leaves, minced tarragon, creme fraiche, mayonnaise, minced scallions, kosher salt, ground black pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce, and minced garlic) in a blender or food processor.Blend until smooth.Once blended, season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.Place the dip in a small bowl, and place it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Note: This sauce can be made 3 days ahead of time.
• FINAL STEPS: Preheat your oven to 425°F.Place the baking sheet with the meatballs in the oven, and cook them for 20 minutes (or until a thermometer inserted into the meatballs reads 160°F).Place the cooked meatballs on a large platter, and insert one toothpick into each meatball. This makes them easier to grab, dip, and eat!Serve the Fullblood Wagyu beef meatballs warm with the herbed creme fraiche dip.Enjoy!

HARISSA TZATZIKI DIP

Steps:

• Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater and place in a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth fitted over a bowl. Salt the cucumber and let it sit 10 minutes. Thoroughly squeeze out any excess moisture using the cheesecloth or a towel.
• Add the drained cucumber to a bowl with the yogurt, harissa, lemon juice, honey, garlic and some pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

HARISSA DIP

Steps:

• Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
• beat in as much harissa as you like.
• Stir in most of the coriander and mint, and season if you like.
• Tip into a serving bowl.
• garnish with the rest of the herbs and serve.

HARISSA BEEF SKEWERS WITH AVOCADO DIP

Steps:

• You'll need 16 skewers. If using wooden ones, soak in water for 30 mins first to prevent them from burning. Whisk the lime juice, harissa and honey in a large bowl. Add the beef strips and toss everything together. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hr (or up to 4 hrs if you have time).
• To make the dip, whizz all the ingredients together in a food processor, then chill until needed.
• Heat the barbecue or a griddle pan until smoking hot. Thread 2 pieces of beef onto each skewer, winding them around the skewer as you do, then season. Cook for 1 min on each side for medium- rare skewers, or longer if you prefer them well done. Serve warm with the dip.