Harissa Paste North African Style

• 10 dried guajillo or New Mexico chiles
• 5 dried árbol chiles
• 6 cloves garlic, roasted
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Toast in dry pan until fragrant. Soak in hot water 30 minutes. Toast spices until fragrant. Blend rehydrated chiles, roasted garlic, toasted spices, tomato paste, olive oil, and lemon juice to a thick paste. Add soaking water as needed. Simmer for 10 minutes. Cool and store in jar with olive oil on top. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

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