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🍽️ Homemade Harissa Paste

622 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash the peppers thoroughly.
  2. 2. Halve the peppers.
  3. 3. Remove the seeds and white pith from the peppers.
  4. 4. Peel the garlic cloves.
  5. 5. Halve the garlic cloves.
  6. 6. Finely chop the peppers.
  7. 7. Roughly chop the garlic.
  8. 8. Place a frying pan on the highest heat setting.
  9. 9. Fry the peppers in the hot pan without adding extra fat.
  10. 10. Fry the peppers on all sides for about 4 minutes.
  11. 11. Ensure that the pepper skin chars in places.
  12. 12. Remove the pan from the heat.
  13. 13. Place the fried peppers into a bowl.
  14. 14. Cover the bowl with cling film.
  15. 15. Let the peppers rest under the film for about 5 minutes.
  16. 16. Halve the cooled peppers again.
  17. 17. Remove the stem and any remaining seeds.
  18. 18. Peel the skin off the peppers using a knife.
  19. 19. Place the pan back on the stove.
  20. 20. Set the heat setting to low.
  21. 21. Toast the spices in the pan without fat.
  22. 22. Toast the spices for about 1 minute.
  23. 23. Place the chopped peppers into a tall container.
  24. 24. Add the chopped garlic to the container.
  25. 25. Add the toasted spices to the container.
  26. 26. Add the peeled peppers to the container.
  27. 27. Blend the ingredients finely.
  28. 28. Pour in olive oil gradually.
  29. 29. Continue blending until the paste is creamy.
  30. 30. Season the harissa paste with salt.
  31. 31. Season the harissa paste with pepper.
  32. 32. Transfer the finished paste into a clean jar.
  33. 33. Store the paste in the refrigerator.
  34. 34. Cover the surface of the paste with a thin layer of oil after each use.

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