Tunisian Harissa

Photo: flickr user gallagher.michaelsean

Ingredients

7 mediums Dried New Mexican Chiles,

Stemmed and seeded

5 To 6 Med.

May sub Chiles Cayenne --

Stemmed and seeded

7 Garlic cloves

1 tablespoon Cumin -- ground

1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds -- ground

1 teaspoon Cinnamon -- ground

1 teaspoon Coriander -- ground

1 teaspoon Mint -- dried, crushed

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Water as needed

Chiles Piquin -- fresh

Preparation

Heat a heavy pan to very hot... Add the Dried Chiles and toast 1 minute... Remove from heat and add water to cover to the hot pan (Watch the Steam)... Let sit 45 minutes.... Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high 2 minutes.. Let sit 2 minutes.. Blend again, adding any water necessary

(SLOWLY) to make a thick paste..