Harissa Egg Salad Food

EGG SALAD CROSTINI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except toast slices.
• Spread onto toast slices.

HARISSA EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 the avocado and lime juice in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Scoop egg yolks into the bowl. Add harissa, mayonnaise, and mustard. Mix until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cornichons, radishes, and onion to the bowl. Mix to coat the vegetables.
• Coarsely chop remaining avocado and egg whites. Fold into salad mixture in the bowl, taking care to leave some chunks of avocado. Top with cilantro and paprika before serving.

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.