Tunisian Harissa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

11 ounces dried red chile peppers
3/4 cup chopped garlic
2 cups caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

Remove the stems and seeds from the chile peppers. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain. Place the peppers, garlic, caraway, coriander, and salt in a mortar; pound with a pestle until smooth. Place harissa in a jar, and cover the top with a little oil to maintain freshness. Store in the refrigerator.