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Harissa Paste Recipe (Step by Step Photos + Video)

Feb 10, 2021 No Comments

Harissa Paste or Harissa Sauce is made using dried chilies, garlic, and North African Spices. You can use it for meat, fish, veggies and of course chicken. You can also add it to your soups or stews and spice it up.
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Does your recipe calls for Harissa Paste and you are feeling absolutely confused wondering what on earth is "Harissa Paste"? We, I've been there. When a recipe would call for Harissa Paste, I would substitute it with sriracha or buffalo sauce, hoping it wouldn't make much of a difference.

Overhead shot of Harissa Paste with a wooden spoon

But, today when I made Harissa Sauce and Harissa Chicken I knew instantly that no hot sauce can ever compare to Harissa Sauce. Harissa Sauce has an earthy, smokey, and spicy taste that simply cannot be replaced or substituted.

Harissa paste in a ramaken with chilies and lime wedges around

So, basically, Harissa Paste is a spicy North African red sauce that is added to various recipes. Harissa Paste can be used to make Harissa chicken or fish or any sort of meat.

HARISSA SAUCE INGREDIENTS ON A WHITE TABLE

Harissa Paste is also called Harissa Sauce in some places. So, basically, Harissa Sauce or Harissa Paste is nothing but a blend of dried red chilies, garlic, and various other spices.

Generally, when I need Harissa paste for any recipe, I buy it from the store. But, this time, I decided to make it at home Harissa Paste when made creates a different kind of happiness. It's like you are creating the magic behind the recipe.

spoon of harissa pasta

What is Harissa Paste?

So, Harissa originates from Tunisia in North Africa. Generally, people use Harissa Paste as a sauce or as a dip. But, it is widely used in various Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean Recipes. Harissa is a part of Tunisian cuisine since the 16th century when chili peppers were imported to Tunisia.

Most Basic Recipe of Authentic Harissa Paste?

So, before making any recipe, I love to dig down and go to the heart of the recipe. After spending two nights and three days researching about Harissa paste, let me give you a summary of basic Harissa Paste.

  • Blend Dried Red Chilies, Garlic, Olive Oil, Caraway Seeds, and Sea Salt either in a mortar pestle or mixer-grinder, or food processor. That's it. Just squeeze some fresh lime juice and your Homemade Authentic Harissa paste is done.

How to Make Harissa Paste?

  • Rehydrate Chilies: You can easily find these chilies in any grocery store. All you have to do is soak it in a bowl of hot water for about half-hour. And, then if you don't want it to be too spicy, you can de-seed it or else just place it in your food processor.
  • Mix Chilies with Other Ingredients: Mix chilies with Tomato Paste, Garlic, Ground Caraway Seeds, Smoked Paprika, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Kosher Salt, Olive Oil, and Lime Juice.
  • Store: Pour Harissa Paste in a clean and dry Mason Jar. Store it for up to 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator or for 2-months in the freezer.

closeup of harissa paste

Variations of Harissa Paste?

After you've learned the basic recipe of Harissa Paste, you should know that these days people make lots of variations in the recipe. Some prefer ground cumin, some add roasted red pepper, some add tomatoes and onions. So, basically, the basic Harissa Paste recipe which is of Dried Red Chilies, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Salt never changes. The only thing people are doing is improving its taste and making it either smokier or spicier.

What to Enjoy this with?

You can add Harissa Sauce or Harissa Paste to recipes such as Moroccan Beet Salad, Traditional Moroccan Chickpea Quinoa Salad, Lentil Bolognese, Traditional Brown Lentil Soup 

If you are making Harissa Paste, then please leave a rating for the recipe below. Also, tag me on Instagram with #recipemagik @recipemagik so that I can see your recipe.

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Harissa Paste Recipe | Harissa Sauce Recipe

Harissa Paste or Harissa Sauce is made using dried chilies, garlic, and North African Spices. You can use it for meat, fish, veggies and of course chicken. You can also add it to your soups or stews and spice it up.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Soak Chilies for 30-minutes: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1.5 Cups
Calories: 13.4kcal
Author: Surup

INGREDIENTS

  • 10-12 Pieces Dried New Mexico Chilies
  • 1 Teaspoon Caraway Seeds ground using a mortar pestle
  • 2 Teaspoon Coriander Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 7-9 Cloves Garlic
  • 3 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Soak Dried Chilies: Keep Dried chilies in a heat-proof bowl and cover it with hot water. Let it sit for 30-minutes until the chilies and soft, tender, and re-hydrated. Strain the water and remove the stems and seeds.
    chilies in hot water
  • Mix Chilies with other Ingredients: Combine Chilies with tomato paste, minced garlic, ground caraway seeds, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, and some Kosher salt. Squeeze in some lime juice.
    deseeding chilies
  • Make Harissa Paste: Place all of this in a food processor and drizzle some olive oil in it. Run the food processor. Stop midway and scrape down the sides so that every bit of spice is well combined. Once it reaches a thick paste-like consistency, taste it and see if the seasoning is right. If not, then season it as per your taste.
    closeup of harissa paste
  • Store Harissa Paste: Store Harissa paste in a clean mason jar. Add some extra virgin olive oil on top so that it remains safe. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks or freeze for 2-months.
    spoon of harissa pasta

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Notes

Storing Harissa Paste: You can store Harissa Paste in a clean mason jar. Make sure you keep a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil on the Harissa paste to keep it is safe. 
Add Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Whenever you use Harissa paste for your recipe, pour olive oil on top so that it stays safe.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Harissa Paste Recipe | Harissa Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13.4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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