California Harissa

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0
Spicy California Harissa recipe for your next dinner
in Entree

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

4 ounces dried guajillo chilies or 4 ounces new mexico peppers
1 head garlic
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Mexican lime ( Limon )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
40
Sugar
1g
Fat
3g
Harissa is a versatile condiment that is popular in many cuisines. Originally from North Africa, it is now used in many dishes around the world. This California Harissa recipe offers a unique take on the traditional condiment, using dried guajillo chilies or new mexico peppers, roasted garlic, and a blend of spices to give it a complex and spicy flavour. It is perfect for adding a punch of heat to soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and meats. This harissa recipe is simple to make and can be stored in your fridge for up to a month. Serve it alongside your favorite dishes or use it to make any dish a little bit spicier.

Instructions

1.Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo chilies or new mexico peppers. Clean them and place them in a bowl.
2.Remove the outer paper of the garlic and slice the tip off of the head. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for approximately 30 minutes or until the garlic is golden brown and soft.
3.In a dry pan, toast the caraway seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seed for about 5 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind them in a mortar and pestle or with a spice grinder.
4.In a food processor, add the dried chilies, toasted spices, dried mint, salt and roasted garlic with olive oil. Add a squeeze of Mexican lime. Pulse until a thick paste is formed.
5.Taste the harissa and adjust the seasoning to your liking.

PROS

This California Harissa recipe is packed with flavor and spicy heat, making it perfect for adding depth to soups, stews, roasted vegetables, and meats.
The ingredients are easy to find and the recipe is simple to follow.

This recipe yields a large batch of harissa that can be stored in a clean jar in your refrigerator for up to a month.

CONS

Although the harissa is full of health benefits, the heat level may be too much for some people.
It is best to add this spicy condiment to your food in moderation until you get used to the heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of spices and garlic used in this harissa recipe offers numerous health benefits. Cumin has been linked to improving digestion and reducing inflammation. Coriander has been found to lower blood sugar levels and aid in digestion. Caraway seeds are high in antioxidants and have been linked to reducing inflammation. Garlic is also known to be anti-inflammatory and can help to boost the immune system.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.