Contributed by: Chef Zachary Geerson, Citizen Kitchen at The Hotel Fullerton – Fullerton
, Hotel Fullerton (The) – Fullerton
Chef Zach Geerson creates a lovely Harissa that will spice up any dish, especially meat-based. Try it with his Heritage Pork with Braised Carrots and Pickled Apples recipe.
Harissa
A spicey paste/sauce
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs Fresno chile peppers
1 Small dried chile
2 oz Sundried tomatoes
1 Garlic clove
1/2 t Turmeric
1/4 t Coriander seeds
1/4 t Cumin seeds
1/4 t Caraway seeds
1 1/2 t Fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 T Extra-Virgin olive oil
1 1/2 t Kosher salt
Directions:
- In a blender, blend all the ingredients together until smooth and reserve until needed.
- Holds well in the freezer, if you are not using it immediately.
