This homemade spice blend is great on meats and veggies. Have it on hand whenever you need it!
Harissa Spice Mix
Ingredients
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (or any ground red pepper with the heat level you like)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (mild or hot)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground caraway seed
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use with Harissa Roasted Butternut Squash or to season any roasted vegetables. Add harissa to sauces, soups and stews. Add any type of vegetable oil to make a paste for roasting poultry, meats or tofu.
- No cayenne pepper? Make your own by grinding dried hot peppers or crushed red pepper flakes in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
- No ground caraway seed? Make your own by grinding whole caraway seed in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
- Try using whole cumin and coriander seeds. Toast the seeds in a small pan until they warm and begin to smell. Let the seeds cool, then grind in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.
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Comments
This is so easy to mix. Grinding caraway seed was the only prep that took a bit of time. I used the whole batch for a recipe that called for 1/4 cup harissa paste. To this mix that makes 2 Tablespoons, I added 1 Tablespoon water and 1 Tablespoon oil for the amount I needed. It worked perfectly and is much less expensive than harissa that doesn't seem to be available at all stores.