Process until smooth. Adjust for salt to taste. This particular sauce uses a mixture of fresh roasted peppers and earthy, aromatic seasonings that combine to make a popular sauce that is bold in flavor and extremely versatile. We’re talking Homemade Harissa Sauce, and you’re going to love it. This is a sauce version of harissa that can be used as a flavoring element or a finishing sauce in so many different ways. Let’s talk about how we make spicy harissa sauce, shall we? Transfer the peppers to a bowl and cover them with plastic or a paper towel, or place them into baggies or paper bags to let the skins steam and loosen. Peel away the skins and discard them. Toast the Seeds. Add the coriander seeds, caraway seeds and cumin seeds to a small skillet and dry toast them in the skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan a bit, until the seeds become fragrant. Transfer the seeds to a mortar along with the paprika, chili flakes, mint and salt. Grind them down with a pestle. Skip this step if using ground instead of seeds. Food Processor. Pour the spice mixture into the food processor with the roasted peppers. Add the fresh garlic, oil and lemon juice. Use immediately, or top with a bit of oil and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Boom! Done! Harissa sauce, my friends! It’s incredibly flavor with a rich and smooth texture, unlike any other sauce out there. This recipe will make you about 2 cups, so plan accordingly. It is crucial to recipes like Grilled Harissa Chicken or my Baked Harissa Chicken Breasts. Swirl some into your next batch of hummus for a flavor pop. Use it to flavor soups, stews and ground meats for burgers. That’s it, my friends. Time to serve the harissa sauce! I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you.
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Harissa Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 1-2 weeks (4-6 months in the freezer). To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate the sauce promptly.
