Best Tunisian Harissa Sauce Recipes

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Provided by Sharon123

Categories Peppers

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ounces dried piri-piri chilies (or a mix of dried New Mexico chilies and dried cayenne chilies)
5 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Pour boiling water over chilies and soak until reconstituted and completely soft, about 20-30 minutes.
Drain and remove seeds and stems. Blend chilies with garlic and olive oil in a food processor.
Add salt and spices and blend to form a paste, adding a little bit more olive oil, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 1174.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.1

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Provided by Asma Khalfaoui

Time 1h

Yield 192

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 ounces dried red chile peppers
¾ cup chopped garlic
2 cups caraway seed
½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 26 mg