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Once you make this versatile Harissa Sauce Recipe at home, you will find yourself using it on everything! One spoonful of harissa paste makes any savory dish that much more delicious. Make it ahead of time and use it in so many different ways!
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Harissa Sauce Recipe
If you're looking for an easy way to add bold flavor to any dish you make, say hello to fresh homemade harissa sauce. Harissa is a vibrant red, spicy red chili paste that uses simple ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes!
Although you can buy harissa paste in a jar at the grocery store, homemade harissa is an entirely different experience and so simple to make. It's packed with fresh flavor, and perfectly versatile to your taste. However spicy or smoky you like it, the flavor is all up to you!
My family loves this harissa recipe with steaks, vegetables, and seafood. You can mix it into hummus, or use it as a base for a thinner sauce for pasta, vegetables, couscous, or rice. Try it in soup, or even with eggs for breakfast! You can do so much with this harissa recipe.
What is Harissa?
Harissa sauce is a spicy condiment that originated in North African cuisine, in countries like Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. It can vary in degrees of spiciness, depending on the types of peppers used. Harissa is traditionally used as a marinade for meats, a flavoring for stews and couscous dishes, a dipping sauce, or a condiment to add depth of flavor to various dishes.
Harissa Ingredients
- Red bell peppers
- Crushed red pepper
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Ground coriander seeds
- Ground cumin
- Sea salt
Harissa Paste Recipe
- Add roasted red peppers, crushed red pepper, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, and sea salt to a food processor.
- Blend to combine until creamy and smooth.
Harissa Paste Tips
- You can use harissa sauce immediately after making it, but for the best flavor, allow it at least 1-2 days in the fridge.
- Use a combination of chili peppers based on what's available to you. Using a combination of dried chiles, fresh, and smoked chilies will help create a harissa paste with tons of flavor.
- I like this recipe at medium heat but if you like it hot, you can add some hot sauce.
How to Store Harissa Paste
You can easily store Harissa in an airtight container or mason jar placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to help lengthen its shelf-life.
Freezing Harissa Sauce
You can place it in the freezer for up to 1 month. Leave a bit of space at the top of the jar (about 1 inch) to account for liquid expansion when it freezes.
Harissa Sauce FAQs
A classic harissa recipe consists of simple ingredients like red chilies, garlic, olive oil, and spices to create a boldly flavorful sauce you can use in a variety of dishes.
Harissa is mild with just the right amount of heat. It's smoky and sweet, with a bit of tanginess. The heat level can vary depending on the kind of chilies used. This sauce really is one-of-a-kind delicious!
What to Serve with Harissa Sauce
- I absolutely love drizzling it on my avocado toast.
- Elevate a simple roasted potato dish by drizzling it with Harissa.
- I love adding this sauce to my favorite stews!
- Turn it into salad dressings by simply adding mayonnaise or yogurt and serve over your favorite salads. It goes especially well with tomatoes.
- It's also great to use for marinating Grilled Chicken Breasts, Oven Pork Tenderloin, fish, vegetables, and much more.
- Use to flavor grains, like Instant Pot Rice or quinoa.
- It is so good as a dipping sauce for Guajillo Steak.
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Harissa Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 4 roasted red peppers
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add roasted red peppers, crushed red pepper, olive oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, and sea salt to a food processor.4 roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 4 cloves garlic
- Blend to combine until creamy and smooth.
Notes
- You can use harissa sauce immediately after making it, but for the best flavor allow it at least 1-2 days in the fridge.
- Use a combination of chilies based on what's available to you. Using a combination of dried, fresh, and smoked chilies will help create a harissa paste with tons of flavor.
- Easily store harissa sauce in an airtight container or mason jar, placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to help lengthen its shelf-life. Or, you can place it in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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