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Middle Eastern Spreads | NY Food Journal

Harissa

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 red peppers
  • 1 small can diced tomatoes
  • medium red onions
  • 3 Thai chilis
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1 cup parsley
  • tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon  smoked paprika
  • Juice from 3 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Grill or broil the red peppers until they are black and charred. Allow to cool slightly and, if you'd like, remove the skins, by rubbing the peppers with paper towels.
  2. Puree all of the ingredients in a large food processor or blender, adding a generous amount of salt and pepper.
  3. Serve, topped with chopped parsley.