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Harissa
Preparation info
- Makes about
1¼ cups
- Difficulty
Easy
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By Ivy Manning
Published 2014
Harissa is a spicy red chile condiment from north africa that is served alongside tagines (traditional stews) and other dishes. This homemade version can also be used as a base for enchilada sauce, a flavoring for chili, or a rub for grilled meats.
Ingredients
- Dried guajillo chiles,
8 - Dried New Mexican chiles,
8 - Boiling water,
8 cups </
Method
Put all of the chiles in a large heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water into the bowl. Top the chiles with a saucer to keep them submerged and let soak for 1 hour.
Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your skin from capsaicin, the active element in chiles that produces a burning sensation, then split the chiles open and swish them around in the soaking water to remove most of th