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Place the whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until the skin is charred and blistered.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the peppers roast, place the dried chilies in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until softened.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the dried chilies","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the roasted peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes. This makes them easier to peel. Peel the skin off and remove the seeds.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the roasted peppers from the oven","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Drain the soaked chilies and remove the stems and seeds. Place the roasted pepper flesh, chilies, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway seeds, salt, and lemon juice into a food processor.","group":"Blending","title":"Drain the soaked chilies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pulse the ingredients while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until a thick, slightly textured paste forms. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.","group":"Blending","title":"Pulse the ingredients while slowly drizzling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"}],"notes":"Store the harissa in a glass jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top to preserve freshness. It can be customized by adding more or fewer chilies to adjust the heat level.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Tunisian","North African"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["roast","noCook"],"equipment":["food processor","baking sheet","bowl"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb","paleo"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":250,"unit":"ml","note":"Approximately one small jar"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the paste and store in an airtight jar. It actually improves in flavor after 24 hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a glass jar. Top with a layer of olive oil after each use to prevent oxidation.","reheatingNotes":"No reheating required; serve at room temperature."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_637ecdac6c%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2560b0b1-d19c-4fac-8fbc-365b8effeeee","imageAlt":"Harissa — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","condiment","paste","mediterranean","chili","vegan","homemade"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Harissa","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:36:18.113Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:36:18.113Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2a8e5a87b3","slug":"fresh-mediterranean-lemonade","title":"Fresh Mediterranean Lemonade","description":"A refreshing and classic Mediterranean-style lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons, simple syrup, and cold water. 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