Description
This Algerian Sauce is a fiery, creamy blend of roasted red peppers, harissa, and garlic, mellowed out with mayonnaise and a touch of lemon. It’s a perfect dipping sauce, burger spread, or marinade with bold North African flair.
Ingredients
2 red bell peppers
2 mild red chili peppers
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon harissa paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Slice red bell peppers and chili peppers in half, remove seeds, and place skin-side up on a baking sheet. Broil 8–10 minutes until skins are charred.
- Let peppers cool, then peel off skins.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until golden.
- Blend roasted peppers, garlic, harissa, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and remaining olive oil until smooth.
- Stir in mayonnaise and blend again or whisk until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers