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Harissa
Pantry African

Harissa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break up chile peppers. Remove the stems and seeds and discard. Wear disposable gloves if working with medium-hot or hot peppers.
  2. 2 Place chile peppers in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, then dab dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over very low heat and cook garlic until soft but still pale, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to the food processor together along with chile peppers.
  4. 4 Toast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in the skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Crush them in a mortar and add to the food processor. Process while slowly adding remaining olive oil, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt.
  5. 5 Spoon harissa into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.

By nch

Harissa Paste
Pantry African

Harissa Paste

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove stems from chile peppers and cut them in half. Remove all or some of the seeds if you want a milder harissa.
  3. 3 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add caraway, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Toss chile peppers, toasted spices, and garlic with 1/4 cup olive oil in a large baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chile peppers are very soft but not burned, about 1 hour. Stir a few times to ensure even cooking. Let cool.
  6. 6 Transfer mixture to a food processor and purée until paste-like but still a little chunky. Season with salt.
  7. 7 Spoon into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.

By nch

Moroccan Preserved Lemons
Pantry African

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  2. 2 Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

By gartenfee

Harissa Powder
Pantry African

Harissa Powder

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove and discard stems and seeds from dried chiles. Slice chiles in half or quarters, if they are large.
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add chiles and heat through to ensure any moisture has evaporated. Transfer chiles to a wired rack to cool.
  3. 3 Place cumin, coriander, caraway, and peppercorns into the same skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until seeds are toasted and fragrant but not burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to a plate and allow to cool.
  4. 4 Grind chiles and toasted seeds with a mortar and pestle into a coarse powder. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, smoked salt, parsley, and oregano. Continue to blend until all spices are completely combined and pulverized. Store in an airtight container for up to one month, or until any of the single ingredients expire, if earlier.

By Buckwheat Queen

Green Harissa
Pantry African

Green Harissa

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chiles, garlic, ground coriander, cumin, salt, mint, and cilantro into a blender or food processor. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of the olive oil. Store in a bowl or jar in the refrigerator with the remaining oil poured in a layer over the top.
  2. 2 Make sure that the surface is covered with a layer of oil each time you use some. When you run out of Harissa you can use the oil to add flavor to fried or baked dishes.

By NORMM1

Tunisian Harissa
Pantry African

Tunisian Harissa

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.

By Asma Khalfaoui

Cherry Tomato Chutney
Pantry African

Cherry Tomato Chutney

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cherry tomatoes in a medium saucepan. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and let cook until tomatoes are soft and broken.
  2. 2 Mix white onion, green onion, cilantro, and chile peppers in a medium bowl; add hot cooked tomatoes and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.

By Valeriekooka

Turmeric Honey Paste
Pantry American

Turmeric Honey Paste

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix honey, turmeric, coconut oil, and black pepper together in a resealable container using a butter knife until thoroughly combined. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

By Buckwheat Queen

Vegan Aquafaba Mayonnaise
Pantry American

Vegan Aquafaba Mayonnaise

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chickpea liquid, whole chickpeas, lemon juice, and mustard in a tall container. Using an immersion blender, blend on high speed until smooth.
  2. 2 Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in oil until creamy. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli
Pantry American

Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place roasted red peppers and basil in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped and combined. Add lemon juice; pulse 3 times. Scatter garlic halves over mixture; pulse to chop, 4 to 5 times. Add mayonnaise and sugar; pulse until smooth, 5 to 7 times. Season with salt and pepper.

By REBECCADK