Harissa Powder (Spice Blend) – Low Carb Africa

What is Harissa?

Harissa is a common seasoning in many Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. Made with a variety of spices, including dried chilies, coriander seeds, and caraway seeds, this powder can be used in a variety of dishes to add rich, savory depth of flavor.

This harissa spice mix can be easily doubled or tripled to make as much as you like. It will also keep for several months if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT

This recipe is easy to follow and makes a great pantry staple. It can be used for minced meat, as a seasoning for vegetables, and as a seasoning for sandwiches and wraps.

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To learn more about the spices used in African cuisine, this article will discuss various traditional spices used in different parts of Africa.

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This recipe contains spice grinder, Coffee mill, personal blenderor smaller mortar and pestle.

🧾Ingredients used

Ingredients used for traditional harissa powder are:

🔪 how to make a recipe

1. Remove the stalks from the dried chili peppers.
2. Place them in a cast iron pan and lightly toaster over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
3. set them aside.
4. Toast the seeds in the same cast iron pan over low heat.
5. Place the seeds and chili peppers in a spice grinder and grind.
6. Mix with all other ingredients.
7. Store in an airtight container.

This recipe makes 10 tablespoons of harissa powder and 1 tablespoon per serving.

🥫 Storage

Homemade harissa powder is best stored in mason jars with lids that are safe in cool, dark places such as kitchen cabinets and pantries. Lasts only ~2 years.

💭 Tips and variations

• If you want a milder powder, remove the seeds before grinding the peppers.
• If you want a spicier powder, you can add chili pepper or red pepper flakes.
• For a more authentic harissa powder, use a combination of different chili peppers. For example, African bhakruti peppers work well in this recipe.
• If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika instead.
• Chili powder can also be used in place of ground chilies in this recipe.

🔪 Make a paste of harissa powder

If you want to transform your homemade harissa spice blend from powder to hot chili paste, it’s easy to do. All you need to do is blend the harissa spice mix with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar in a food processor.

Gradually add all the ingredients and mix until you have a smooth, thick paste. If a thinner harissa paste is desired, add water, about a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. that’s all! This will quickly become your favorite condiment.

This delicious African paste can be used in all your favorite recipes. Leftover paste can be stored in a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

This harissa seasoning can be used as a dry rub for a variety of meat and fish dishes. For example, try adding spice rubs to these recipes.

Deep-fried cod

Ninja Gourmet Chicken Wings

air fryer chicken breast

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Harissa powder (spice blend)

Harissa powder is a delicious African spice blend commonly used in Middle Eastern and African cooking. If you like the spicy kick of harissa paste and can’t find it at your local grocery store, this harissa powder recipe is for you!

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course: Seasoning/Spice

cooking: Africa

Preparation time: 0 minutes

Cooking time: Five minutes

total time: Five minutes

Serving: Ten

calorie: 27kcal

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procedure

• Remove the stalks from the dried chili peppers.

• Place them in a cast iron pan and lightly toaster over low heat for 3-5 minutes.

• set them aside.

• Toast the seeds in the same cast iron pan over low heat.

• Place the seeds and chili peppers in a spice grinder or blender and grind.

• Mix with all other ingredients.

• Store in an airtight container.

Note

This recipe makes 10 tablespoons. Each serving is 1 tablespoon and contains 4 net carbs.

• If you want a milder powder, remove the seeds before grinding the peppers.
• If you want a spicier powder, you can add chili pepper or red pepper flakes.
• For a more authentic harissa powder, use a combination of different chili peppers. For example, African bhakruti peppers work well in this recipe.
• If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika instead.
• Chili powder can also be used in this recipe instead of chili powder.

nutrition

calorie: 27kcal | | carbohydrates: Fiveg | | protein: 1g | | obesity: 1g | | saturated fat: 0.03g | | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g | | Monounsaturated fat: 0.2g | | sodium: 2mg | | potassium: 45mg | | fiber: 1g | | sugar: 0.1g | | Vitamin A: 355IU | | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | | calcium: 15mg | | iron: 1mg

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