Yields1 Serving
 5 dried ancho chiles
 1 large red bell pepper (or 2 small peppers)
 4 fresh garlic cloves
 1 teaspoon honey*
 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
 Pinch of salt
 ¾ cup olive oil
 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

2.Bring a small pot of water to a boil, turn off, and set aside. Discard the stem and seeds of the ancho chiles and place in the water to soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain well.

3

3.While the chiles are soaking, roast the whole bell pepper over an open flame until the skin is thoroughly blackened and blistered. Set aside and cover with a towel for 5 minutes. When cool enough to touch, peel the pepper and discard the stem, seeds, and skin.

OR
4

1.Use ¾ of a cup of canned or jar roasted red peppers.

5

2.In a blender or food processor, puree the soaked, drained chiles and red pepper with the remaining ingredients until smooth.

6

3.Taste and adjust salt and vinegar if necessary.

7

4.Harissa will keep in the refrigerator for a week.

*Honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age

Ingredients

 5 dried ancho chiles
 1 large red bell pepper (or 2 small peppers)
 4 fresh garlic cloves
 1 teaspoon honey*
 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
 Pinch of salt
 ¾ cup olive oil
 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.

2

2.Bring a small pot of water to a boil, turn off, and set aside. Discard the stem and seeds of the ancho chiles and place in the water to soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain well.

3

3.While the chiles are soaking, roast the whole bell pepper over an open flame until the skin is thoroughly blackened and blistered. Set aside and cover with a towel for 5 minutes. When cool enough to touch, peel the pepper and discard the stem, seeds, and skin.

OR
4

1.Use ¾ of a cup of canned or jar roasted red peppers.

5

2.In a blender or food processor, puree the soaked, drained chiles and red pepper with the remaining ingredients until smooth.

6

3.Taste and adjust salt and vinegar if necessary.

7

4.Harissa will keep in the refrigerator for a week.

Notes

Harissa