Ingredients

  • 1 medium ancho chili
  • 1 medium guajillo chile pepper
  • 1 medium dried chipotle chile
  • 1 medium dried New Mexico chile
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 medium roasted red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • olive oil

Method

  • Place dried chiles in bowl and pour boiling water over. Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
  • Grind chiles in food processor with garlic, spices, red bell pepper and salt. Add enough oil to make a thick paste.
  • Pack the mixture into a small jar. Cover harissa with thin layer of olive oil.
  • Will keep in refrigerator for 3 weeks under a thin layer of oil. Check periodically.
  • Table Harissa sauce: Combine 4 teaspoons of the above harissa sauce with 4 teaspoons of water and the juice of 1 lemon. Serve in small bowl and use as dipping sauce for fish or other meats.