Harissa Spice Mix

Name: Harissa Spice Mix
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 Tablespoons

This homemade spice blend is great on meats and veggies.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 2 Tablespoons
Nutrition Facts: View label

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.

Comments

Submitted by walscaro on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 13:03

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.