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Harissa Sauce

Bring a whole new level of flavor to marinades, stews, and more with my Harissa Sauce Recipe! The sweet and smoky flavor is irresistible!
Course Sauce
Cuisine Mediterranean, North African
Keyword harissa paste, harissa paste recipe, harissa sauce, harissa sauce recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 311kcal
Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

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

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients except the oil to a food processor or blender.
    4 Roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper, 4 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Ground coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • Blend well until creamy and smooth, adding olive oil as it blends until the consistency is just right!
    2 Tablespoons Olive oil

Notes

Homemade Harissa Recipe Tips
    • Add the olive oil in gradually as the blender is running to help emulsify it and add silky texture to the sauce.
    • You can use pre-made, jarred roasted red peppers or roast your own. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a guide on how to roast red peppers!
    • Add more flavors as you see fit! Lemon juice, smoked paprika, and cayenne are great additions to bring out even more flavor.
    • I recommend removing the hard stem cap off the garlic cloves before blending them.
    • If using soaked dried chilies, make sure to wear gloves to avoid burning your skin.
Harissa Paste Recipe Substitutions
    • Roasted Red Peppers: If you can't find jarred roasted peppers, you can roast your own bell peppers, too! I've included a simple guide at the bottom of the page for roasting your own.
    • Crushed Red Pepper: For even more depth of flavor, use dried whole chilies. Just de-stem and de-seed them, hydrate them in hot water for 20 minutes, and add them to the blend! Any type of chili will taste great; variety is good!
    • Spices: There are so many great spices that can be added to this paste. Feel free to add in smoked paprika, cayenne, and ground caraway seeds.
    • Liquid: While not strictly necessary, adding in lemon juice can add brightness and zing to the sauce. Start with the juice of 1 large lemon and add more as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 4391mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1389IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg