Green Harissa
Description
Green harissa is a spicy chili and herb paste made with green chiles, fresh cilantro, and cumin for a flavorsome accompaniment to Moroccan dishes.
Ingredients
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6 ounces bird's eye chiles, seeded and stems removed
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12 cloves garlic, peeled
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1 tablespoon coriander, ground
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon dried mint
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup olive oil
Directions
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
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.