Harissa

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 4 (115 g) ounces dried chilies, soaked overnight
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground caraway
• 2 tablespoons mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon rock salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 simmer the chilies for 2 minutes in a little water and soak for 1 hour.
• 2 drain.
• 3 blend with all the remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• 4 pass through a sieve to remove any lurking chili seeds.
• 5 put in a sterilised glass jar, dribble extra olive oil over the surface to create an airtight seal.
• 6 refrigerate.