Harissa Ketchup Recipes

PIGS IN BLANKETS WITH HARISSA KETCHUP AND HONEY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
• On a work surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to a 10-by-16-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise then cut each piece crosswise into four 5-by-4-inch rectangles. Roll each rectangle tightly around a chicken sausage then slice into 4 equal pieces. Arrange on the baking sheets 1 inch apart. Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with the bagel topping. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve with the harissa ketchup and honey mustard.
• Stir together the ketchup and harissa in a small bowl.
• Stir together the mustard and honey in a small bowl.

HARISSA "KETCHUP"

Steps:

• Toast coriander and caraway seeds in a small, dry skillet over medium high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds; transfer to food processor.
• Turn heat to medium low and cook garlic, covered (shaking pan occasionally), until tender, about 10 minutes; cool, peel, and add to processor.
• Char red peppers under broiler, place in paper bag, and let stand 10 minutes; once cool enough to handle, peel, seed and coarsely chop.
• Add peppers, oil, sugar, and crushed red pepper to processor and puree; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate up to a day in advance.

MERGUEZ SAUSAGE BAPS & HARISSA KETCHUP

Steps:

• First, make the harissa ketchup. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onions and celery with a pinch of salt for 10 mins until softened. Add the garlic, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and ras el hanout, and fry for 2 mins more. Stir in the harissa, tomatoes and 300ml water. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for around 15-20 mins, stirring often until the mixture is reduced and thickened. Remove from the heat, tip into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Or, use a hand blender. Sieve through a fine mesh sieve into a clean saucepan to remove any seeds, then add the sugar and vinegar and simmer uncovered for 10-15 mins, stirring often until saucy and shiny. Season well. Pour into a 500ml sterilised bottle or jar and leave to cool completely. Will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.
• Curl the sausages into a spiral shape and secure with a wooden skewer, if you like (or leave as they are). Fry in batches over a medium- high heat in half the vegetable oil for 5 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate. Fry the eggs in the rest of the oil until golden and crisp at the edges. Split the baps and spread the bases with some of the harissa ketchup, then top each with two sausages, a fried egg, some parsley and chilli flakes, if using. Sandwich with the tops of the baps and serve.

HARISSA

Steps:

• Break up chili peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and discard. Wear disposable gloves if working with medium-hot or hot peppers.
• Place chili peppers in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, then dab dry with paper towels.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over very low heat and cook garlic until soft but still pale, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to the food processor together along with the chili peppers.
• Toast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in the skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Crush them in a mortar and add to the food processor. Process while slowly adding remaining olive oil, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt.
• Spoon harissa into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.