Ancho Chile Harissa

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• ¹/₃ cup olive oil
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbs. cold water
• + 2 more ingredients
• • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 ancho chiles, seeded and stemmed

Soak the chiles in hot water until soft, about 1 hour. Drain the chiles and transfer to a food processor; add the remaining ingredients. Purée until very smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Store in a container with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent discoloration. T...

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