Harissa paste

Ingredients

makes 2-3 tbsp

• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 15ml lemon juice
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1½ tsp tomato paste
• 30ml olive oil

Directions

1. Combine the tomato paste, minced garlic, chilli, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika and salt, and mix. Then add lemon juice and vinegar and mix again until a paste is formed.
2. Add the olive oil, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
3. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.