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Harissa

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

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Serves: 6

Time to make: 10 mins , plus 75 mins soaking

Ingredients

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50g dried red chillies

3 cloves garlic, crushed

pinch salt

½ teaspoon ground coriandercilantroX

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

3 tablespoons tomato paste

4 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

1 Tear chillies into pieces. Soak in hot water for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until soft. Drain and place in a food processor. Process.

2 Add garlic, salt, spices and tomato paste to processor. Process to a paste.

3 Add oil. Taste and adjust seasonings. Refrigerate until use.

HFG tip

Also see our article Your guide to chillies.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 96cal

Kilojoules 400kJ

Protein 1g

Total fat 9g

–Saturated fat 2g

Carbohydrates 5g

–Sugars 2g

Dietary fibre 1g

Sodium 150mg

Calcium 10mg

Iron 0.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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