Name: Roasted Red Pepper Harissa
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; ½ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon caraway seeds; ½ teaspoon coriander seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns; 6 roasted red peppers from a jar, seeds removed; 1 fresh red chile (such as cayenne or Fresno), halved, seeds removed; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon sugar; Kosher salt; A spice mill

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Alex Lau

An extra chile for this harissa recipe will play up the heat, and if you’re feeling confident, you can customize the mix of spices as well.

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