harissa alternative

This easy harissa paste takes only a few minutes to make. Thanks to harissa powder, it hits all of the harissa flavour spots. See the full blog post for more harissa substitutes.

Easy Harissa Paste (From Harissa Powder)

harissa powder (*)

water

apple cider vinegar, (or fresh lemon juice)

olive oil

tomato paste

sugar (optional)

Aleppo pepper flakes, (to taste (optional))

Mix harissa powder and water in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to rehydrate.

Then add the apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Mix well to combine.

Finally, stir in the tomato paste and a pinch of sugar.

Have a small taste. If you want more heat, add Aleppo pepper flakes a small pinch at a time.

It's easy to make an authentic harissa powder at home by grinding whole toasted peppers and spices into a powder. But, if you don't have a spice grinder or the required ingredients, this harissa powder substitute made from ground spices will deliver all the harissa spice flavours you need.

Harissa Powder Substitute

smoked paprika

cumin

coriander

cayenne pepper (*)

garlic powder

salt

Mix the ground spices in a small bowl and transfer the spice blend to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark spot for up to 6 months.

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