Harissa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 250 g fresh chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed, ground
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 garlic cloves
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 split peppers lenghtwise, remove all the seeds and membrane.
• 2 place the chilli in a sieve and wash well, dry.
• 3 blend in a processor to a fine chopped texture.
• 4 place the mixture in a non stick pan on low heat and stir frequently.
• 5 this has to be done to dry all the moisture, if not done properly the harissa will not keep.
• 6 when the mixture is thick and you can see no moisture, place in a blender and add the other ingredients.
• 7 place in a jar and cover with a layer of olive oil to act as a sealant.