Harissa - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 7 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed, or substitute 5 small hot chiles like piquin
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper