Quick & Easy Harissa Paste from Powder
Making spicy harissa paste from powder is quick and easy. Plus you can make it to a consistency that suits you. This recipe as written is for a thick but workable paste.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Harissa powder
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp water (divided)
Instructions
- Place harissa powder in a small bowl.
- Add olive oil and water and mix thoroughly.
Notes
- For a thinner paste, add small amounts of olive oil and water until you achieve your desired consistency.
- For a thicker paste, start with half a teaspoon of olive oil and half a teaspoon of water.
- For a more aromatic paste, heat the olive oil carefully in the microwave (5 seconds at a time, testing temperature each time) before adding to the powder. Do the same with the water (separately).
- If you have time, prepare your harissa paste in advance. The flavours will intensify the longer the paste is made up. Even 30 minutes will make a difference.
- This recipe works on a ratio of 2 parts harissa powder to one part olive oil and one part water. For a larger batch, simply use half the volume of powder for oil and water. For example, for 1 cup of powder, use half-a-cup of olive oil and half-a-cup of water.