harissa

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jamallah Bergman
Atlanta, GA

This simple version of harissa, the classic North African sauce is real quick to make. It can be served as a dip with wedges of Middle Eastern flat bread. As a condiment with couscous and other North African dishes. Or flavoring to spice up meat and vegetable stews.

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients For harissa

  • 3 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 1/2-1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

How To Make harissa

  • 1
    Put the paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and 1 cup water in a large heavy pan.
  • 2
    Bring the spice mixture to a boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
  • 3
    Stir in the lemon juice to taste and allow to cool completely before serving or using.

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