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| [[Olive oil]] to cover paste to assist preservation | | [[Olive oil]] to cover paste to assist preservation | ||
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===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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===Variations=== | ===Variations=== | ||
Reduce the salt by half and add the rind and flesh of half a [[Preserved_lemons|preserved lemon]] | Reduce the salt by half and add the rind and flesh of half a [[Preserved_lemons|preserved lemon]] | ||
===Chef's | ===Chef's notes=== | ||
Handling this amount of [[dried chillies]] at once can be a bit nasty. The dust and vapour that they may give off can make breathing difficult. I'm still coughing half an hour after making this batch. Don't let this put you off though, just take the following precautions. | |||
# Ensure the kitchen is well ventilated and hold your breath when rinsing out the food processor. | |||
# Keeps pets out of the kitchen whilst you are making this. | |||
# Wear rubber gloves if your skin is sensitive | |||
If your mouth burns after eating harissa, or any other hot sauce, drink plenty of [[milk]] or [[yogurt]]. | If your mouth burns after eating harissa, or any other hot sauce, drink plenty of [[milk]] or [[yogurt]]. | ||
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Because harissa paste is water based, it will won't keep for long periods, even if refrigerated. Keeping the surface covered with oil helps to prolong its life a little, however, having made, and consumed litres of my homemade harissa paste, I think I have come up with the way of storing it: | Because harissa paste is water based, it will won't keep for long periods, even if refrigerated. Keeping the surface covered with oil helps to prolong its life a little, however, having made, and consumed litres of my homemade harissa paste, I think I have come up with the way of storing it: | ||
# Once made, only bottle what you are likely to consume within 1 month. refrigerate and always ensure that it is well covered with oil. | # Once made, only bottle what you are likely to consume within 1 month. refrigerate and always ensure that it is well covered with oil. | ||
# Divide the remaining harissa paste into freezer bags about the same size as your fridge bottle and freeze. | # Divide the remaining harissa paste into freezer bags about the same size as your fridge bottle and freeze. | ||