Harissa

A proper middle eastern harissa sauce

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 jar

Ingredients

• 250  g  fresh chili peppers
• 1  teaspoon  coriander seed, freshly ground
• 1  teaspoon caraway seed, ground
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  garlic cloves
• 4  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Split peppers lenghtwise, remove all the seeds and membrane.
2. place the chilli in a sieve and wash well, dry.
3. Blend in a processor to a fine chopped texture.
4. Place the mixture in a non stick pan on low heat and stir frequently.
5. This has to be done to dry all the moisture, if not done properly the harissa will not keep.
6. When the mixture is thick and you can see no moisture, place in a blender and add the other ingredients.
7. Place in a jar and cover with a layer of olive oil to act as a sealant.