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Homemade Harissa Oil

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 2 dried chili peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Over low heat, warm the seeds until they are aromatic, approximately 5 minutes. Don't let them burn.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, crush the seeds, along with the mint, sea salt, and dried chilies into a coarse powder.
  • Transfer the powder to a sealable jar and add in the smashed garlic and olive oil. Allow, the spices to settle to the bottom, then seal the jar.
  • Let the oil infuse with the spice flavors for 24 hours prior to use.

Notes

You can use many different types of chilies in harissa to create unique flavors for your oil.
- Ancho chilies: Mild and slightly smoky
- Guajillo chilies: Mild and sweet
- Chipotle chilies: Medium and smoky
- Thai chilies: Hot and earthy