Delicious Homemade Harissa in the Thermomix TM6

Name: Delicious Homemade Harissa in the Thermomix TM6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 pièce Red chilies (use 8 to 10 depending on size and desired heat); 1 pièce Green bell pepper (optional); 5 gousse Garlic (use 5 to 6 cloves); 2 c. à soupe Tomato paste; 1 c. à café Salt; 1 c. à café Ground cumin; 1 c. à café Ground coriander (optional); 0.5 c. à café Ground caraway (optional); 80 ml Olive oil (use 80 to 120 ml in total)

An intense, fragrant homemade harissa made in the Thermomix TM6 with red chilies, garlic, tomato paste and spices. Cook for 15 minutes at 100°C / speed 1 with the simmering basket resting on the lid instead of the measuring cup, in line with Vorwerk safety guidance for the TM6; the green bell pepper remains optional to make the harissa milder and increase the quantity.

25minPrep 10minCooking 15min 8 servings🟢 EasyTM6VeganGluten-freeLactose-free

Indicative estimate based on the ingredients and the updated Nutri-Score algorithm. About 120 kcal per serving for 8 servings, using 100 ml of olive oil as the midpoint of the 80–120 ml range. Nutri-Score is conservatively estimated at D and may vary with the amount of oil used and the final cooked weight, particularly depending on evaporation.

~120 cal/serving (indicative)

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Preparation

1
Cut the green bell pepper into pieces and remove the stems from the chilies. Keep or remove the seeds depending on how hot you want the harissa.
2
Put the chilies, green bell pepper and garlic into the Thermomix bowl.
3
Blend for 10 seconds / speed 6.
Speed 6⏱ 1 min
4
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
5
Cook for 15 minutes / 100°C / speed 1. On the TM6, remove the measuring cup and place the simmering basket on the lid throughout cooking, in accordance with Vorwerk safety guidance for cooking at 95°C or above.
Speed 1🌡 100°C⏱ 15 min🔧 panier cuisson posé sur le couvercle
6
Add the tomato paste, salt, spices and half of the olive oil.
7
Blend for 40 seconds / speed 8.
Speed 8⏱ 1 min
8
If necessary, blend again for 30 seconds / speed 10 for a very smooth texture.
Speed 10⏱ 1 min
9
Transfer to a jar and cover the surface with a drizzle of olive oil.

Frequently asked questions

Why use the simmering basket instead of the TM6 measuring cup?▾

Vorwerk states that from 95°C upward, the simmering basket should be placed on the lid instead of the TM6 measuring cup. It lets steam escape while helping contain splashes.

What if the harissa starts to dry out while cooking?▾

Watch the final minutes closely: depending on the size and water content of the chilies, the mixture can reduce at different rates. If it becomes too dry or starts to catch, stop the cooking rather than putting the measuring cup back on at 100°C on a TM6.

How can I make this harissa less spicy?▾

Remove some or all of the chili seeds and use the optional green bell pepper. You can also choose milder red chilies while keeping the same Thermomix steps.

Is the green bell pepper required?▾

No. It is optional: it makes the harissa milder and increases the quantity. Without it, the harissa will be more concentrated and intense.

How should homemade harissa be stored?▾

Once cooled, keep it refrigerated in a clean, tightly closed jar. The drizzle of oil on the surface is part of the recipe, but it does not replace refrigeration.

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