Filfel Chuma

Submitted by Chocolatl

"A spicy condiment paste used by Libyan Jews. This is a shortcut version. Adapted from The Book of New Israeli food."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika (or cayenne)
• 4 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground caraway
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 10 tablespoons oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Combine garlic, paprikas, caraway, cumin, 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice and salt.
2. Place in a sterilized jar and pour the remaining oil over the top.
3. Refrigerate.