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Harissa

Harissa

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili Pepper Recipe
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    Loulies's Notes: You’ve heard of the “eat-to-sweat” hypothesis — eating spicy food makes us cool down during hot weather. But is it true? According to researchers from Cornell, that is not likely the reason...

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Makes 1 cup

  1. Toast caraway, coriander and cumin seeds in a dry pan, pound the seeds in a mortar and pestle, puree in a food processor with chilies (deseeded), charred and peeled red bell pepper, peeled garlic, cilantro leaves, a good squeeze of lemon juice, olive oil and salt. You will end up with a spicy, thick paste. Pack it into a glass jar, cover with a layer olive oil and refrigerate. It will keep for about a month and can be used as a marinade for meat (rub it on flank steak or kebabs), as a condiment with couscous, or spread on pita with hummus for a quick appetizer.

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1 Comment on Harissa

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I've been looking for an authentic Harissa recipe, this is great, thanks Loulies!

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