Makes about 1/2 cup
- Active time:5 min
- Start to finish:5 min
April 2007
It's worth doctoring the harissa you buy in a tube or can, which we consider more of a base than a finished product. The result here, used as a condiment for the couscous and a marinade for the lamb, is definitely more intense, and a little goes a long way.
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1/2
cup
Dea brand harissa
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2
teaspoons
dried hot red-pepper flakes
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1/4
teaspoon
salt
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1/4
teaspoon
ground cumin
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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Blend harissa, red-pepper flakes, salt, and cumin in a food processor until puréed. Add oil and blend until incorporated.
Cooks’ note: Harissa can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.