Harissa Hot Chili Paste(Tunisia)

Harissa Hot Chili Paste(Tunisia)

1 Servings
3 oz mild and hot chilies --
1 dried
1 mixture of anchos,new
1 mexican and -- guajillos
1 clove garlic -- with,Crushed
1 salt
1/4 t salt -- for above
1 t coriander --,Ground
1 t caraway seed --,Ground
1 red bell pepper -- roasted
1 t fine sea salt
1 olive oil
Stem Seed and break up chilies. Place in a bowl and pour over
boiling water. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; wrap in
cheeseclothe and press out excesss moisture. Do the same for the red
Bell Pepper. Grind chilies in food processor with garlic spices, red bell
pepper, and salt. Add enough oil to make a thick paste. Pack the
mixture in a small dry jar; cover the harissa with a thin layer of oil,
close the with a lid and keep refrigerated. Will keep 2 to 3 weeks in
the refrigerator with a thin layer of oil.
Table harissa sauce.
Serve at the table as an accompaniment to meat or fish, the heighten
the flavor of salads, or as an accompaniment to Tunisian couscous:
Combine 4 teaspoons harissa paste, 4 yeaspoons water, 2 teaspoon
olive opil, and 1 or 2 teaspoons fresh lemon j