Ingredients
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5 dried ancho chiles (2 ounces), stemmed and seeded
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2 cups boiling water
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1 large garlic clove
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 plum tomato, halved and seeded
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) or sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
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In a heatproof bowl, cover the anchos with the boiling water and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain the chiles. Transfer half of them to a food processor along with the garlic, olive oil and salt; puree until smooth. Add the tomato, pimentón, vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne and cumin and puree until smooth.
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Finely chop the remaining anchos. Add them to the processor and pulse 2 or 3 times, just until combined. Transfer the harissa to a bowl.
Make Ahead
The harissa can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.