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Tunisian Harissa

By: Asma Khalfaoui

"This is a popular Tunisian condiment. It's a home made pepper paste that is sure to add an extra kick to just about anything and it is widely use in Tunisian cuisine. I add it to anything I want to spice up; in my home we use this just about everyday."

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Prep Time:
40 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 1 quart

Ingredients

11 ounces dried red chile peppers
3/4 cup chopped garlic
2 cups caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.