{"kind":"doc","doc":{"title":"Harissa","section":{"slug":"recipes","name":"Recipes"},"rkey":"1710443206146-harissa","cid":"bafkreifb2pzd6r35bs3dzuldpw7ymm5fusva54vktlmcdoi6yz7zkastky","renderKey":"bafkreifb2pzd6r35bs3dzuldpw7ymm5fusva54vktlmcdoi6yz7zkastky@2024-03-14T12:06:00Z@2026-07-29T21:06:17Z@Recipes|","href":"/recipes/1710443206146-harissa","publishedAt":"2024-03-14T12:06:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T21:06:17Z","tags":["harissa","peppers","spice","homemade","condiments","cumin","coriander","olive-oil","garlic","recipe"],"description":"Recipes for traditional harissa using either dried or fresh peppers with toasted spices, garlic, oil and lemon.","readingMinutes":1,"markdown":"```recipe\nyield: \"about 250 ml (a small jar)\"\ntime: \"20 min active · 50 min total\"\n\ningredients:\n  - { id: coriander-seeds, item: \"Coriander seeds\", amount: \"1 teaspoon\" }\n  - { id: cumin-seeds, item: \"Cumin seeds\", amount: \"1 teaspoon\" }\n  - { id: caraway-seeds, item: \"Caraway seeds\", amount: \"½ teaspoon\" }\n  - { id: garlic-cloves, item: \"Garlic cloves\", amount: \"3\", note: \"Peeled\" }\n  - { id: salt, item: \"Salt\", amount: \"1 teaspoon\", note: \"Or to taste\" }\n  - { id: olive-oil, item: \"Olive oil\", amount: \"3 tablespoons\", note: \"Plus extra for storing\" }\n  - { id: lemon-juice, item: \"Lemon juice\", amount: \"1 tablespoon\", note: \"Freshly squeezed\" }\n  - { id: dried-chilies, item: \"Dried chilies\", amount: \"4 ounces\", note: \"Seeded, stems removed\" }\n\nsteps:\n  - id: s1\n    in: [coriander-seeds, cumin-seeds, caraway-seeds, dried-chilies]\n    do: \"rehydrate dried chilies\"\n    for: \"30 min\"\n    detail: \"Rehydrate dried chilies by soaking them in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and remove any remaining seeds if desired.\"\n  - id: s2\n    in: [s1]\n    do: \"lightly toast\"\n    for: \"2–3 min\"\n    detail: \"In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Let them cool and then grind them into a fine powder.\"\n  - id: s3\n    in: [s2, garlic-cloves, salt, olive-oil, lemon-juice]\n    do: \"combine the rehydrated\"\n    detail: \"In a food processor, combine the rehydrated chilies, ground spices, garlic cloves, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until a smooth paste forms.\"\n  - id: s4\n    in: [s3]\n    do: \"transfer to a jar\"\n    detail: \"Transfer to a jar and cover the top with a thin layer of olive oil; this helps preserve the harissa. Store in the refrigerator for up to a month.\"\n```\n","media":{},"series":{},"related":[{"title":"Fermented Hot Honey","href":"/recipes/1710564234519-fermented-hot-honey","section":"recipes","description":"Fermented hot honey recipe: combine raw and roasted garlic, shallots, and chilies with honey.","publishedAt":"2024-03-15T21:43:00Z"},{"title":"Spicy Tom Kha with Char-grilled Pork Loin","href":"/recipes/1729456768249-spicy-tom-kha-with-char-grilled-pork-loin","section":"recipes","description":"Spicy coconut tom kha with mushrooms and tofu, served with char-grilled pork loin in a soy-lime marinade.","publishedAt":"2024-10-20T13:39:00Z"},{"title":"Creamy Honey Cilantro Dressing","href":"/recipes/1717101197446-creamy-honey-cilantro-dressing","section":"recipes","description":"A cilantro-lime dressing with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon, garlic, and olive oil.","publishedAt":"2024-05-30T13:33:00Z"},{"title":"Pizza Margherita","href":"/recipes/1710032637430-pizza-margherita","section":"recipes","description":"Margherita pizza with homemade dough and sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.","publishedAt":"2024-03-09T17:03:00Z"},{"title":"Small Batch Croissant Loaf","href":"/recipes/1743442618201-small-batch-croissant-loaf","section":"recipes","description":"A small laminated milk-bread loaf made with a pasta roller and a 115-gram butter block.","publishedAt":"2025-03-31T10:36:00Z"},{"title":"Mumbai Street Style Vada Pav","href":"/recipes/1726417129936-mumbai-street-style-vada-pav","section":"recipes","description":"Iconic Mumbai street food with spiced potato fritters in buns.","publishedAt":"2024-09-15T09:18:00Z"}],"prev":{"title":"Pineapple Bourbon Honey Sour","href":"/recipes/1710045021303-pineapple-bourbon-honey-sour"},"next":{"title":"Caramel Apple Mille Feuille","href":"/recipes/1710563320517-caramel-apple-mille-feuille"}}}