Harissa

This sauce goes well with Spicy Moroccan Cigars.

Ingredients

• 12 dried chile peppers
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin

Instructions

1. Seed and slice peppers, place in a bowl with warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Drain and squeeze out moisture.
3. Toss all ingredients into a blender and whirl until smooth.