Homemade Harissa

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1 x 350

    ml jar
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      15 min

Appears in
The Sun-Soaked Plate: 20 staple Mediterranean ingredients, endless flavours

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp

Method

This fiery red-hot sauce from North Africa gives a little kick to anything, from stews to marinades and sauces. You can buy it in jars and tubes, but nothing beats homemade harissa, and it really is so simple to make.

Toast the spices in a hot, dry frying pan (skillet) for 1 minute, until fragrant and lightly toasted. Transfer them to a food processor, along with the red pepper, chillie