Name: Easy DIY Harissa Paste
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 (2-Tbsp Servings)
Ingredients: 10 dried New Mexico chiles ((or other large dried chile with mild-to-medium spiciness)); 7 dried chiles de arbol ((increase for more heat, decrease for less heat)); 1 Tbsp (heaping) cumin seeds ( (or sub slightly less ground // if using ground, skip the toasting step)); 2 tsp coriander seeds ((or sub slightly less ground // if using ground, skip the toasting step)); 1 tsp caraway seeds ((not essential, but added to most traditional harissa)); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp tomato paste ((or sub finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes)); 1/4 cup olive oil ((if avoiding oil, sub water or omit))