Harissa Moroccan Hot Sauce


'cover and refrigerate'

Steps


Place the chiles in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.
Place over high heat and let the water come to a boil.
Remove from heat and let sit for about an hour.
Drain the chiles and place in a blender or food processor along with the salt and garlic.
Blend the mixture and add the lemon juice , bit by bit , to keep the mixture moving.
Once the mixture is thoroughly blended , remove and place in a small glass jar.
Stir in the cumin and smooth the mixture down.
Pour enough olive oil over the harissa" to completely cover the top'.

Ingredients


'makes about 1 / 2 cup"